The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse
In years gone by, sailing ships faced difficulties in navigating
Around reefs near coastal towns. At first they would use hand
Flamed torches to see their way to the shore, but this was too
Slow and hazardous as many ships had come to grief due to poor
Judgement. Times changed and bonfires where lit to warn seafarers
About dangerous reefs surrounding land areas. And then on moonlit
Nights Mooncussers came out to ravage and rob ships of their
Cargo and money, Those land pirates would operate in well
Organised gangs and wait till ships slowed down before launching
Attack. This went on for quite a while till the idea of a lighthouse
Was conceived. The early lighthouses would use paraffin oil or spirits
To create a flame for firing, then a reflective mirror was added to
Throw the light further out into the sea. As the years passed
Electricity was discovered, and these lighted cyclopses are
Now serving ships so much better. Today the lighthouse is very
Important for navigating ships around reefs and some of them are
Also out to sea, to help the shipping in avoiding lots of serious
Disasters. They never make the front page news, but they are silent
Sentinals standing there to save lives and protect all concerned.
Copyright © John Ginesi | Year Posted 2013
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