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.

Greedy Keeper Leads to the Death of His Assistant

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Allan Wood

Greedy Keeper Leads to the Death of His Assistant at Greens Ledge Lighthouse in Connecticut Greens Ledge Lighthouse was built in 1902 and sits on an isolated reef a few miles offshore from Norwalk Harbor in Connecticut. Keeper John R. … Continue reading →

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