Sunday, July 10, 2011

Seafaring Sunday: Lights and Links

July 10, 1808: the first stone is laid for the Inchcape Light (or Bell Rock Light) at the treacherous entrance to the Firth of Forth in Scotland.

Around the web, other interesting points of note from this week in history include the beginning of the Jeannette Arctic Expedition at The Naval History Blog, the story of Union hero William Tillman from the Civil War at Almost Chosen People, and - also from NHB - the first prize taken by former U.S. merchant Delaware in the Quasi-War with France.  Enjoy!

Header: Inchcape Light via Wikipedia
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2 comments:

  1. Timmy!July 10, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Ahoy, Pauline! Wow, lots of good links to check out... Thankee Cap'n!

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  2. PaulineJuly 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    And every one of them absolutely well researched. The Interwebs is actually full of awesome; you just have to look.

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