Bill Gately

Bill Gately's Sentinels of the Shore: A Guide to the Lighthouses and Lightships of New Jersey explores the history of lighthouse technology in the Garden State before touring the lighthouses and lightships themselves. Gately includes a fold-out map of the locations of the lighthouses and ships for those seeking to visit the historic sites. He then details the history of each lighthouse and ship, from its creation through its eventual decommissioning or demolition, whether by human causes or nature. The descriptions include mention of the types of technology used, the nature of the waterway and how it dictated the choice of design, and even anecdotes from lighthouse keepers' logs. Sentinels of the Shore will appeal to those interested in nautical or New Jersey history.… (mehr)