Author Archives: Allan Wood

About Allan Wood

A former college educator and course developer in digital media and business for many years, Allan currently enjoys his other passion of researching and writing about New England lighthouses, maritime history, and coastal folklore. He has written and published books on these subjects and has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England. Allan has also created a comprehensive New England lighthouse tourism website at NELights.com to share. He lives near the small coast of New Hampshire and enjoys traveling with his wife Chris.

Lady in White, or the Ghost Bride of Crescent Beach, Maine

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Allan Wood

Lydia Carver, Known as the Lady in White, or the Ghost Bride of Crescent Beach, in Southern Maine The rocky coastline of southern Maine, along with New England’s constant changes in weather patterns, has wreaked havoc with mariners for centuries, … Continue reading →

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