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Alexander Hamilton’s Lighthouse

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Rick SpilmanMay 29, 2017

The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse marking the shoals which have become known as the “graveyard of ships,” is often referred to as Hamilton’s lighthouse. (The current lighthouse is the second built at the site.) The story goes that when the teen-aged Alexander … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, lighthose, Thunderbolt
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