Information on materials, lantern room and optics, with cut-away diagram of lighthouse side view.

Former member of U.S. Coast Guard provides lighthouse history, the basics on aids to navigation, and other subjects.

Published by the US Government as a practical aid to maintenance of historic lighthouses. Explains the materials and construction techniques used in different types of lighthouse.

Contains news, information and an online book store dedicated to lighthouses, light vessels and general maritime topics.

Covering topics such as early construction materials and sources of illumination, lightship design, typical styles, and the Fresnel lens.

Electronic version of the international lighthouse magazine. Includes photographs, features, news, tours, cruises and the Doomsday List of endangered lighthouses. Archive of past issues.

Information on more than 1,500 lighthouses around the world.

Atmospheric photographs of lighthouses in North America and Ireland, organised by area, with history and description, from William A. Britten.

Tour of lighthouses from Cape Columbine to Danger Point, including Robben Island.

Extensive amount of information and photographs of lighthouses from around the world.

Discussion forum for lighthouse enthusiasts also offers news, stories, photo gallery, tour information and book reviews. [Registration required for some sections.]

Resource for lighthouse research information, history and photography from around the world.

Vintage photos of the Howland Island Light, provided by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Robert de Via gives lighthouse facts and trivia, a glossary of terms, some photographs and links to related sites.

Educational resource, with information on the history, geometry in design, physics of the beacon and chemistry of the fuel of lighthouses.

Newsletter, publications and information on the executive board, subscriptions and membership.

Comprehensive listings from 84 countries.