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| 2007 - A Lake Near Fayetteville, NC | The Music: Interlude By +44 |
| This Presentation I Made Simply Called
"The Lake" Is Of A Lake Near Fayetteville, NC That I Visited During My
Normal Business On The 26th Of November 2007. The Home Owner May Have
Thought I Was Crazy Laying On The Ground Getting Duck Poop All Over Me,
But The Images Speak For The Self. Presentation Format: Windows Media Video Presentation Tool: Microsoft's Photo Story 3 The Presentation Length Is 1:15, And Is 3.85 Megs |
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| USS Wisconsin | Music: Jazz Masters (Using ProShow Producer) |
| USS Wisconsin | Music: Here Comes The Night By 3rd Force |
| USS Wisconsin (BB-64) ("Wisky"
or "WisKy") is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United
States Navy named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built
at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and
launched on 7 December 1943. During her career, Wisconsin served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II, where she shelled Japanese fortifications during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and screened United States aircraft carriers as they conducted air raids against enemy positions. During the Korean War, Wisconsin shelled North Korean targets in support of United Nations and South Korean ground operations, after which she was decommissioned into the United States Navy reserve fleets, better known as the "mothball fleet." She was reactivated 1 August 1986 and modernized as part of the 600-ship Navy plan, and participated in the 1991 Gulf War. Wisconsin was last decommissioned in September 1991, having earned a total of six battle stars for service in World War II and Korea, and a Navy Unit Commendation for service during the 1991 Gulf War, and currently functions as a museum ship operated by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at Nauticus, The National Maritime Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Wisconsin was struck from the Naval Vessel Register (NVR) 17 March 2006, and is currently awaiting donation for permanent use as a museum ship. More Information |
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| Cape Henry Lighthouse | Music: Jazz Masters Six Songs (Using ProShow Producer) |
| Cape Henry Lighthouse | Music: In the Full Moon Light By 3rd Force |
| Cape Henry Lighthouse is located
at Cape Henry, a cape on the Atlantic shore of Virginia. Cape Henry is
the southern boundary of the entrance to Chesapeake Bay, and is one of
the Virginia Capes (along with Cape Charles). The Cape Henry Lighthouse has long been important for the large amount of ocean-going shipping traffic for the harbors, its rivers, and shipping headed to ports on the Chesapeake Bay. It was the first lighthouse authorized by the U.S. government, dating from 1792. It was also the first federal construction project under the Constitution, for an original contract amount of $15,200 (an additional $2,500 was required to finish the lighthouse). See also the "Boston Light" article for more on lighthouse firsts. A newer structure stands nearby, so there are actually two lighthouses at Cape Henry. The older lighthouse was acquired in 1930 by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (Now APVA Preservation Virginia). A brick lining and an iron stairway have been added to the interior. The lighthouse is open to the public and a fine view can be enjoyed from its observation platform. It was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 29, 1964. In 2002 the American Society of Civil Engineers designated the lighthouse a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The lighthouses are located in the city of Virginia Beach within the boundaries of Fort Story, an Army base. The Cape Henry Memorial is adjacent to the lighthouses. The Cape Henry Lighthouse's were backdrops for a scene in the 2001 movie "Hearts in Atlantis", based on the 1999 Stephen King novel. Cast stars included Anthony Hopkins, Anton Yelchin, and Hope Davis. More Information |
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| Chesapeake Bay At Sunrise | Music: Playing for Time by Acoustic Alchemy |
| These Few Pictures Were Taken On The
Chesapeake Bay Bridge At Sunrise For over 43 years, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel has captured worldwide attention as a modern engineering wonder and an important East Coast travel convenience. Crossing over and under open waters where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, the Bridge-Tunnel provides a direct link between Southeastern Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula (Delaware plus the Eastern Shore counties in Maryland and Virginia), and cuts 95 miles from the journey between Virginia Beach and points north of Wilmington, Delaware. Following its opening on April 15, 1964, the Bridge-Tunnel was selected "One of the Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World" in a worldwide competition that included more than one hundred major projects. In addition, in 1965, it was distinguished as "The Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement" by the American Society of Civil Engineers. To date, over 95 million commercial and passenger vehicles have crossed the Bridge-Tunnel. In order to meet future traffic demands and provide for a safer crossing, construction of a parallel crossing project began in summer 1995, and opened to four-lane traffic on April 19, 1999. No less challenging than construction of the original span, this project once again drew focus to a remarkable achievement in engineering and construction. More Information |
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| Lewes D.E. - Cape May N.J. Ferry Ride | Music: Around 12:15 Am by Alex Bugnon |
| More than 11 million vehicles and 34
million passengers have crossed the 17-mile mouth of Delaware Bay via
vessels of Cape May-Lewes Ferry during its interesting 40-year history
of operations that began July 1, 1964. Up to 100 vehicles and 1,000
passengers today can board modern ferries longer than football fields
for an enjoyable 80-minute mini-cruise across the bay, with efficient
access highways and modern terminals on each side. Patrons now enjoy
amenities onboard such as elevators, air conditioning, television, and
safety measures not imagined 40 years ago. As traffic and revenue increased, the ferry ran into capacity problems. The existing vessels could no longer handle the demand. With the introduction of casino gambling in Atlantic City, the problem worsened. The Authority began plans for its fourth new vessel and in June 1981, the MV New Del, later renamed the MV Cape Henlopen, was put into service. Four years later the fifth new vessel was put into service and named the MV Cape May. In 1994, the Delaware River and Bay Authority initiated an aggressive vessel refurbishment plan. The primary goal of the refurbishment plan was to improve customer service and comfort. All five vessels in the present fleet were completely refurbished in a five-year, $54.4 million master plan: MV Delaware (1994), MV Twin Capes (1996), MV Cape May (1998), MV Cape Henlopen (1998) and MV New Jersey (1999). Passenger terminals at both Lewes and Cape May have been dramatically upgraded and modernized since 2000 at cost of over $12 million. Access highways, parking lots, support facilities, and virtually all other aspects of CMLF customer service have been maintained to state-of-the-art quality and performance. After 40 years of service, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry operation has become a reliable, quality transportation link in the mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast—earning its reputation as "The Best Boat Ride in America". More Information |
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| Lewes D.E. Lighthouses | Music: Anything She Wants by Blake Aaron |
| Delaware (Lewes) Breakwater
Lighthouse 1885. Inactive since 1996 (a decorative white light is displayed toward the land). 65 ft (20 m) sparkplug style round tower with 3-story round keeper's quarters, lantern and gallery. The original 4° Fresnel lens is still mounted in the lantern. Lighthouse painted brown. Kraig Anderson has a great photo. Until 1918, this lighthouse was the front light of a range, the Green Hill lighthouse (see above) being the rear light. The exterior was restored in 1999, when the lighthouse was transferred to the State of Delaware. The tower needs interior restoration. The Delaware River and Bay Authority leased the lighthouse in 2001 with the intention of restoring it and opening it to the public. In 2004 the Authority and the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation formed a partnership to carry out these intentions, and the lighthouse was subleased to the Foundation. Volunteers are working to clean up the tower and public tours began in June 2005; six tour dates have been announced for 2006. Located at the east end of a detached breakwater. Accessible only by boat, but there's a good view from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Site and tower open to guided tours roughly once a month in 2006. Owner: State of Delaware. Site manager: Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation. ARLHS USA-222; Admiralty J1281.2. More Information Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse 1926 (station established 1902). Active; focal plane 72 ft (22 m); white flash every 5 s; two red sectors cover nearby shoals. 76 ft (23 m) sparkplug style round cast iron lighthouse with 3-story round keeper's quarters, lantern and gallery, mounted on a caisson; solar-powered VRB-25 lens. The DCB-36 aerobeacon used from about 1945 to 1997 has been rebuilt for display on site. Lighthouse painted white, lantern and caisson black. Fog horn (two 2 s blasts every 20 s). A photo appears at the top of this page, and Bill Britten also has a nice photo. The present lighthouse replaced a beautiful 3-story octagonal lighthouse built on the same caisson. The exterior of the tower was restored by Coast Guard in 1999. Also in 1999, the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation began working for its restoration. In 2001 the Coast Guard repaired the docking platform and ladders to improve safety of access to the building. In April 2002, the Coast Guard granted the Foundation a 20-year lease on the light station, and in August the Foundation began preliminary restoration work. The first step was to restore the windows, which had been removed and boarded up by the Coast Guard. The station's dock landing was restored in March 2003 and the first tour was held in June. On September 30, 2004, ownership of the lighthouse was transferred to the Foundation. Damage by Hurricane Isabel in September was quickly repaired, but there is concern that the lighthouse is endangered by the poor condition of the Harbor of Refuge Breakwater on which it is built. In October 2005 the Corps of Engineers announced it was seeking $600,000 to stabilize the breakwater. Britten also has a nice photo. Located at the end of a long breakwater extending from the tip of Cape Henlopen near Lewes; there's a good view from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. Accessible only by boat. Site and tower generally closed; occasional tours available. Owner/site manager: Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation. ARLHS USA-366; Admiralty J1280; USCG 2-1530. More Information |
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| Cape May N.J. Lighthouse | Music: Viva Ché by Acoustic Alchemy |
| Cape May Lighthouse: Located in Cape May
Point State Park, Lower Township 1859. More than 100 thousand visitors a year now experience a visit to the top of the lighthouse, participating in a century old rite of a visit to the Jersey Shore. For those who choose not to climb, the Oil House contains a fully-accessible visitors' orientation center and a Museum Shop stocked with maritime accessories and memorabilia. About the Lighthouse The present tower, which is the third documented lighthouse at the southern tip of New Jersey, has always been an attention-getting landmark as well as an aid-to-navigation for mariners. Because it is adjacent to the community of Cape May Point and just two miles from the city of Cape May, it has drawn visitors throughout its history. In 1882, the Cape May Ocean Wave reported that "the gentleman superintendent in charge [of the lighthouse], Mr. Samuel Stillwell, takes pleasure in showing visitors who have the nerve and strength of limb to the top, the interior of the lantern, and explaining the interesting operations of the light. A very picturesque view of the sea, bay, and country may also be obtained from the giddy heights of the edifice." In 1897, the newspaper made it clear that a visit to the lighthouse was a requisite part of one's vacation: "One of the interesting features to Cape May summer visitors is a journey to the top of the light house." Restoration The last keeper of the lighthouse retired in the 1930s. After that, the beacon was automated, and the United States Coast Guard maintained the workings of the light. In the 1980s, the Coast Guard began to lease historic lighthouses to local preservation groups who could preserve and restore these important structures. In December, 1986, through special agreement with both the Coast Guard and the State of New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry, the Cape May Lighthouse was leased to the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC). A non-profit organization headquartered here at the Emlen Physick Estate, MAC has assumed the responsibility of restoring the lighthouse, interpreting it as a historic site and opening it to the public. The process of restoration has thus far lasted more than 10 years, and has been funded by nearly $2 million in grants, principally from the New Jersey Historic Trust and the Inter-Modal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) program, administered by the State Department of Transportation. MAC has supervised the restoration of the lighthouse windows and doors, the addition of safety improvements, the restoration of the oil house which is at the entrance to the lighthouse grounds, the restoration of the lantern roof and windows, the interior walls and staircase, and the archaeological investigation that located the original privies and walkways. The lighthouse has also been re-painted in its original color scheme, in which the tower is a light beige and the lantern is red. Future plans include restoring the grounds and rebuilding the privies. More than 100 thousand visitors a year now experience a visit to the top of the lighthouse, participating in a century old rite of a visit to the Jersey Shore. More Information |
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| Cement Ship Atlantus And Gun Tower 23 In Cape May N.J. | Music: Tete a Tete by Acoustic Alchemy |
| The S. S. Atlantus is probably the most
famous concrete ship. She was built by the Liberty Ship Building Company
in Brunswick, Georgia and launched on December 5, 1918 and was the
second concrete ship constructed in the World War I Emergency Fleet.
The war had ended a month earlier, but the Atlantus was used to transport American troops back home from Europe and also to transport coal in New England. In 1920, the ship was retired to a salvage yard in Virginia. In 1926, the Atlantus was purchased by Colonel Jesse Rosenfeld to be used as ferry dock in Cape May, New Jersey for a proposed ferry between Cape May and Cape Henlopen, DE. The plan was to dig a channel into to the shore where the Atlantus would be placed. Two other concrete ships would be purchased to form a Y-shape where the ferry would dock. In March 1926, the groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the construction of the ferry dock. The Atlantus was repaired and towed to Cape May. On June 8th, a storm hit and the ship broke free of her moorings and ran aground 150 feet off the coast of Sunset Beach. Several attempts were made to free the ship, but none were successful. Since then the Atlantus has become a tourist attraction seen by millions. People used to swim out to the ship and dive off, until one young man drowned. At one time, a billboard was also placed on the ship. Starting in the late 50's, the ship began to split apart in the midsection. Location: The S. S. Atlantus can be seen at Sunset Beach in Cape May, NJ. Unfortunately the ocean has taken its toll on the ship and she has broken apart. It's only a matter of time before the last of her remains crumble beneath the waves. A sign on the beach reads: S. S. Atlantus, Remains of experimental concrete ship. One of twelve built during World War 1. Proven impractical after several trans-Atlantic trips because of weight Broke loose during storm (8 June 1926) went aground. Attempts to free her were futile. More Information |
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| Bodie Island Lighthouse | Music: Weeper's Thang By Ray Fuller |
| The current Bodie Island lighthouse is
the third that has stood in this vicinity of North Carolina. The first
two actually stood south of Oregon Inlet on Pea Island. The first was
built in 1847 and then abandoned in 1859 due to a poor foundation. The
second, built in 1859, was destroyed in 1861 by retreating Confederate
troops who feared it would be used as a Union observation post during
the Civil War. The third and current lighthouse, with its first order
Fresnel lens, was completed in 1872. While some people (including North
Carolinians not from the Outer Banks) pronounce the name with a long "o"
sound, it is traditionally pronounced as body. This is derived from the
original name of the area, which was "Bodies Island", after the Body
family whom the land was purchased from. Folklore would have you believe
it is due to the number of dead sailors washed ashore from this portion
of the Atlantic Ocean, which is known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
Local gift shops sell maps of the shipwrecks on the ocean floor. An
impressive array of ships have been sunk due to storms, shoals, or even
German U-boats in World War II. More Information |
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| Cape Hatteras Lighthouse | Music: Tinder Box By Acoustic Alchemy |
| Cape Hatteras Light is a lighthouse
located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina near the
community of Buxton. The Outer Banks are a group of islands on the North
Carolina coast that separate the Atlantic Ocean from the coastal sounds
and inlets. Atlantic currents in this area made for excellent travel for
ships, except in the area of Diamond Shoals, just offshore at Cape
Hatteras. The large number of ships that ran aground because of these
shifting sandbars gave this area the nickname “Graveyard of the
Atlantic.” It also led Congress to authorize the construction of the
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse which is recognized by the National Park
Service as the tallest lighthouse in America. The lighthouse is one of
several on the North Carolina coast that are still operational including
the Currituck, Bodie Island, Ocracoke, Cape Lookout, and Oak Island
lighthouses. More Information |
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| Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke & Cedar Island Ferry Rides | Music: Artist: Song: Passion By Alfonzo Blackwell |
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The North Carolina Ferry System is a division of NCDOT that is responsible for the operation of over two dozen boats that transport passengers and vehicles to several water-locked island communities along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. More Information |
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| Currituck Lighthouse Area | Music: Song: Lost Summer By Jazz Masters |
| On December 1, 1875 the beacon of the
Currituck Beach Light filled the remaining "dark spot" on the North
Carolina coast between Cape Henry Lighthouse to the north and Bodie
Island to the south. To distinguish the Currituck Beach Lighthouse from
other regional lighthouses, its exterior was left unpainted and gives
today's visitor a sense of the multitude of bricks used to form the
structure. The lighthouse was automated in 1939 when the United States
Coast Guard assumed the duties of the Bureau of Lighthouses. The Outer Banks Conservationists (OBC) performed much of the reconstruction and refurbishing work since 1980 through private funding and volunteer work. Since 1991 visitors have been allowed to climb the original 214 steps to the outdoor gallery. This revenue go to further preservation efforts. Access to the lens room is not permitted as the first order lens is not only the original lens, but it is still a functioning one. The light comes on every night and shines from 158 feet at 20-second intervals to warn ships hugging the chain of barrier islands along the coast. In 2003 the Federal Government granted OBC title to lighthouse itself. The United States Coast Guard approved OBC’s ownership proposal over that of an application submitted by the Currituck County (the county in which the lighthouse is located). Through state and federal legislative maneuvering, the county sued OBC in order to acquire the property. The case was finally settled in 2006. OBC remains the owner of the Currituck Beach Lighthouse. More Information |
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| Ocracoke Island & Ocracoke Lighthouse | Music: Sade By Kenny G |
| Ocracoke Light was built in the town of
Ocracoke, on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, in 1823 by Massachusetts
builder Noah Porter. The lighthouse stands 75 feet (23 m) tall. Its
diameter narrows from 25 feet (8 m) at the base to 12 feet (3.7 m) at
its peak. It is the oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina and
the second oldest in the United States. More Information |
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| Outer Banks Center For Wildlife Education Area & The Whalehead Club Area | Music: Promenade By Peter White |
| Nags Head is often a starting base for
exploring the surrounding beaches and towns. Bodie Island Lighthouse, to
the south, has horizontal black and white stripes. Further south, the
symbolic and charming Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is donned with black and
white stripes in a diagonal "candy cane stripe" pattern and is the
tallest of the lighthouses in the area. Several years ago, the whole
lighthouse was moved to delay erosion. The northernly Currituck Beach
Lighthouse is left in a natural state of exposed brick and is located
near the scenic Whalehead Club and a romantic bridge. A huge achievement
to the world, the Wright Brother's first flight is located in Kitty
Hawk, which in reality is in Kill Devil Hills. There are large monuments
for each brother, model gliders, replica huts used for storing their
supplies, and a center that explains the science and the history of
flying in depth, with special centennial exhibits. More Information |
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| The Graveyard Of The Atlantic Museum | Music: Romance Dance By Peter White |
| Graveyard of the Atlantic is a name given
to the treacherous waters in the Atlantic Ocean along the Outer Banks of
North Carolina and the Virginia coastline south of the entrance to the
Chesapeake Bay at Cape Henry. In this area of the ocean, the cold waters
of the Labrador Current, which originates around the coast of Norway,
collide with the warm waters of the Gulf Stream. The hazards of severe weather, strong currents, and navigational challenges combined to cause the loss of thousands of ships and an unknown number of human lives. More than 2,000 ships have sunk in these waters since people began keeping records in 1526. Among the better known shipwrecks was the USS Monitor, a participant in the famous Battle of Hampton Roads during the American Civil War. The Monitor foundered and sank on December 31, 1862 off Cape Hatteras. Survivors of a much earlier shipwreck created the lost town of Wash Woods, Virginia using lumber which washed ashore. However, the extreme weather eventually claimed the town as well. More Information |
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| Wright Brothers Museum And Monument Area | Music: Revelation of The Heart By 3rd Force |
| Wright Brothers National Memorial,
located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, commemorates the first
successful, sustained, powered flights in a heavier-than-air machine.
From 1900 to 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright came here from Dayton, Ohio
based on information from the U.S. Weather Bureau about the area's
steady winds. They also valued the privacy provided by this location,
which in the early twentieth century was remote from major population
centers. More Information |
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| Misc Pictures Of The North Carolina Outer Banks | Music: Playing For Time By Acoustic Alchemy |
| The Outer Banks are a 100-mile (160-km)
long string of narrow barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina,
on the East Coast of the United States. They cover approximately the
northern half of North Carolina's coastline, separating the Albemarle
Sound and Pamlico Sound from the Atlantic Ocean. The Outer Banks are a major tourist destination, and are known for temperate weather and wide expanses of open beachfront. The Wright Brothers' first flights in a powered, heavier-than-air vehicle took place on the Outer Banks on December 17, 1903, at Kill Devil Hills, near the sea-front town of Kitty Hawk. The Wright Brothers National Monument commemorates the historic flights, and First Flight Airport is a small, general-aviation airfield located there. An English colony—where the first person of English descent, Virginia Dare, was born on American soil [1] vanished without a trace from Roanoke Island in 1587. The treacherous seas off the Outer Banks and the large number of shipwrecks that have occurred there have given these seas the nickname Graveyard of the Atlantic. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is located in Hatteras Village near the United States Coast Guard facility and Hatteras ferry. More Information |
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