Lighthouse Tour of Connecticut / Rhode Island 2010
Group Photo at Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Group boards the Rum Runner II for cruise to see the lighthouses of the Narragansett Bay
The day started off beautiful aboard the Rum Runner II. Clear blue sky's and clam seas
This was the lighthouse Ida Lewis served at, who is one of the most celebrated lighthouse keepers in American history, credited with saving 18 lives
Passing by the Newport Harbor Lighthouse
Prudence Island Lighthouse
Bristol Ferry Lighthouse
The last part of the cruise on the Narragansett Bay was wet and wild and everyone had a great time
Warwick Lighthouse
Poplar Point Lighthouse
Rose Island Lighthouse
Group hears all about the Rose Island Lighthouse
Rum Runner II moored at Rose Island, with a view of Newport Harbor in the background (note. Newport Harbor at far left)
Group has dinner at the famous restaurant Canfields in historic Newport
Jen & Art celebrating Art's birthday at Canfields
Skip & Lynette at Beavertail Lighthouse
Society members at the top of Beavertail Lighthouse
More Society members at the top of Beavertail Lighthouse
Society members standing on the former location of the Beavertail Lighthouse
Jen at the top of Beavertail lighthouse
Fresnel Lens on display at Beavertail Lighthouse Museum
Beavertail Lighthouse
Dutch Island Lighthouse
In addition to lighthouses, we were also able to tour the famous Mansions of Newport, including this one the Elms Mansion
The beautiful back lawn of the Elms Mansion
Society members in front of the Elms Mansion
Bob & Lois at the Elms Mansion
Larry enjoying the gardens at the Elms Mansion
Group in front of the Breakers Mansion in Newport
Pomham Rocks
Dinner at the Atlantic Club
Skip along with the board of the Beavertail Lighthouse, after dinner at the Atlantic Club
Group makes their way to the Point Judith Lighthouse, where the Society received special permission from the Coast Guard to tour the lighthouse
Mark standing tall next to Point Judith Lighthouse
Jan, Bill & Janice at the Point Judith Lighthouse
Bill, Nancy, Ted & Judy in front of Point Judith
Ned & Gail inside Point Judith Lighthouse
Joanne at the top of Point Judith Lighthouse
4th Order, MacBeth Evans - Fresnel Lens, which is still the active aid at Point Judith Lighthouse. Note the exterior deck railing detail, in the shape of mini-lighthouses
Ted at the top of Point Judith, with the Coast Guard installation in the background featuring the WWII lookout at the top
A couple of Society members getting a close look at the Fresnel Lens at the top of Point Judith
Jane and Rob at the top of Point Judith
Members learn about the Point Judith Lighthouse from our Coast Guard representative
Our Ferry to Block Island
The Society's unique shuttle bus on Block Island
Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Society members get a close-up view of the 1st Order Fresnel Lens at the top of Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
Shari & Jeff at Block Island Southeast Lighthouse
The Society enjoying lunch on the balcony of the National Hotel on Block Island
What a beautiful day on Block Island
Society Tour bus on Block Island
"Hyper-Radial Janice" in front of Block Island North Lighthouse. Great Job!!!
Dimitri, Rob, Phyllis, Ted & Jay at the Block Island North Lighthouse
Distant view of Block Island North Lighthouse
Storm clouds passing by on the hike back along the beach from Block Island North
Harbor at Block Island
Another beautiful day for a lighthouse cruise out of New London
Neil & Ruth enjoying the cruise
Getting a close look at Saybrooke Breakwater Lighthouse
Lynde Point Lighthouse
Orient Point Lighthouse
Little Gull Island Lighthouse
Society members pose in front of Race Rock Lighthouse
North Dumpling Lighthouse
Society Members getting a close view of Latimer Reef Lighthouse
Morgan Point Lighthouse
New London Ledge Lighthouse
Jay at New London Ledge Lighthouse
New London Harbor Lighthouse
1st Order Fresnel Lens from Cape Ann - displayed at U.S. Coast Guard Academy Museum, New London CT
There were a variety of interesting displays at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Museum, New London CT
Group at historic graveyard which was part of a historic tour of New London sponsored by the historical society
Society members enjoying dinner at Dev's
Tongue Point Lighthouse
Stratford Point Lighthouse
Stratford Shoal Lighthouse
Dawn and Chatt enjoying the cruise of the Connecticut side of the Long Island Sound
Five Mile Point Lighthouse
Marge at Five Mile Point Lighthouse
Charles and Jane at Five Mile Point Lighthouse
Welcome to Mystic Seaport
Constructed in 1874, the New Shoreham Life-Saving Station is one of the last survivors of the many Atlantic seaboard stations built to government specifications from Maine to Florida. The station was formally dedicated in 1975 and is now on its permanent location at Mystic Seaport.
Brant Point Replica Light at Mystic Seaport
Brian & Phyllis enjoying the charm of Mystic Seaport
The harbor at Mystic Seaport
Society members getting ready to tour Stonington Lighthouse
Watch Hill Lighthouse
