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.

Hurricane 1938 Destroyed Whale Rock Light in Rhode Island

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Allan Wood

Hurricane of 1938 Causes Tragedy and Destruction of Whale Rock Lighthouse in Rhode Island Whale Rock, named for its appearance resembling a breaching whale, sat at the entrance to the West Passage of Narragansett Bay, a busy passage leading to … Continue reading →

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