At one time or another more that 120 lightships stood guard over the navigable waterways of the United States. In 1983 only the Nantucket remained.
Today there are none left in service.
Of all, the lightships of Cape Cod were the most famous. Vividly illustrated, this book is a complete history of all lightships stationed along Cape Cod. Many photographs date to the turn of the 20th century. The Lightships of Cape Cod presents a broad background on lightship history, administration and design, as well as a brief look at many other famous American lightships, giving the reader an understanding of the importance of these almost extinct sentinels of the sea. All rights reserved.