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.

Ghost Ship Palatine of Block Island in Rhode Island

The Palatine Ghost Ship, Also Known as the Flying Dutchman, of Block Island in Rhode Island Dangerous sandy shoals and rocky ledges surround Block Island. Dozens of ships would perish before the lighthouse authorities decided to build two lighthouses, Block … Continue reading

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