Chronology

Lighthouse history along the northern coast

A concise sequence from first operation to long-term preservation.

  1. 1780s–1820s · First Coastal Lights

    Timber and masonry beacons were established at key headlands to mark dangerous approaches in poor weather.

  2. 1830s–1870s · Network Expansion

    Additional towers extended the light chain along shipping routes, reducing wrecks near shoals and reef lines.

  3. 1880s–1920s · Keeper Era Matures

    Lens upgrades and fog signals improved reliability while multi-generational keepers documented seasonal coastal life.

  4. 1930s–1970s · Automation and Closure

    Remote operation gradually replaced resident staffing, and several stations were decommissioned as systems modernized.

  5. 1980s–Present · Preservation Work

    Local heritage groups stabilized surviving towers and opened archives so operational history remains publicly traceable.