Author Archives: Allan Wood

About Allan Wood

Allan is a college educator and has developed and taught courses in digital media and business for many years; and enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping people. He published seven editions of a book on Adobe products Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. As a lighthouse and maritime history enthusiast, he enjoyed researching famous shipwrecks, rescues, and folklore and published a book on shipwrecks and rescues in New England. He has photographed all 168 lighthouse stations in New England, which is always a work in progress. He has created an old-fashioned New England lighthouse tourism site at NELights.com to share, along with two detailed lighthouse tourism books, and has recently published a book on the history of the largest coal schooners in New England. He lives near New Hampshire’s seacoast with his wife, Chris, when they are not camping in their travel trailer or taking pictures along the coast.

Lighthouse Keeper’s Dog Rings Fog Bell To Protect Mariners in Maine

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Allan Wood

Lighthouse Keeper’s Dog Named Sailor Rings Fog Bell To Protect Mariners Passing Wood Island Light in Maine Many lighthouse keepers had a dog or some animal to keep them company as they performed their often grueling and tedious tasks. Keeper … Continue reading →

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