Points of Light Equals Sailor's Delight Quiz

Answer: Argentina

Romantically referred to as the 'Lighthouse at the End of the World, Les Eclaireurs is located in a breathtaking spot in Tierra del Fuego, right at the southern tip of Argentina. Lying on a small rocky island in the middle of the Beagle Channel, its red and white tower stands out delightfully against the majestic mountains that rise around it.

Answer: Sri Lanka

Located within the ancient walls of Galle Fort, the lighthouse of the same name has protected and the surrounding waters ever since it was first erected in 1848. While it is the oldest lighthouse in the whole of Sri Lanka, the current lighthouse's blindingly bright white walls only date to 1939, when it was rebuilt after a devastating fire.

Answer: Portugal

A light has warned approaching ships about the treacherous waters of Cape Espichel ever since 1430. when monks erected a beacon on the clifftop. It was only in 1790, however, that the first proper lighthouse was built.

Located at the end of the Setubal Peninsular in Portugal, the lighthouse overlooks a lot of wild and wonderful coastline that once struck fear into sailors' hearts.

Answer: Oregon, USA

Set in a prominent and picturesque spot along the Oregon Coast and first lit in 1894, the lighthouse is named after Bruno Heceta, the Spanish explorer who sailed up and down the Pacific Northwest in the 18th century.

Answer: Norway

Set at the southernmost tip of Norway, Lindesnes is the oldest lighthouse in the country. While the current lighthouse was only constructed in 1915, the earliest version of the light station dates to 1656. Ever since then, it has warned sailors about Norway's perilous coastline.

It was commandeered by the Germans during World War II.

Answer: Spain

Ever since the second century AD, the Tower of Hercules has watched out over Spain's North Atlantic coastline. This makes the Tower of Hercules the oldest lighthouse still in use today. It is believed to have been modeled after the Lighthouse of Alexandria - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was first built by the Romans.

Answer: Crete

Lying at the entrance to Chania in Crete's historic harbor, this delightful lighthouse is not only one of the oldest in Greece and the Mediterranean, but in the entire world. First built by the Venetians towards the end of the 16th century, it was subsequently repaired and redesigned by the Egyptians, Ottomans, and later on, the Greeks.

As such, the lighthouse certainly boasts an illustrious and interesting history as is evidenced by its unique design, which is reminiscent of a mosque's minaret.

Answer: Majorca

Formentor lighthouse lies on the northernmost tip of Majorca. Towering over 600 feet (230 meters) above the sea, the lighthouse is perched on top of a lofty cliff with steep drops below.

Answer: England

Originally built in 1698, Eddystone lighthouse was the world's first offshore lighthouse. It was destroyed by a storm in 1703. Redesigned and rebuilt in 1759 Eddystone still stands today.

Answer: North Carolina, USA

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is located on the outer banks of North Carolina and is the tallest brick lighthouse in the U.S. Built in 1870 to warn sailors of the dangerous Diamond Shoals, coastal erosion threatened it until 1999 when it was ingeniously moved inland.

Answer: Estonia

Built in 1531, Kopu Lighthouse is one of the oldest lighthouses in the world. For centuries it has helped sailors navigate the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea. Its longevity is a testament to its almost 10-foot thick (3-meter) walls.

Answer: New South Wales, Australia

Byron Bay Lighthouse sits on a spit of land almost a hundred feet (93 meters) above sea level. Consequently, the structure is less than 80 feet tall (3 meters). Byron Bay has been in continuous operation since 1901.

Answer: Ireland

Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford, Ireland, is one of the oldest operational lighthouses in the world, dating back to the 12th century. The lighthouse was built by William Marshall, known as "the greatest knight that ever lived".
Hook Lighthouse remains a vital navigational aid.

Answer: Oahu, Hawai'i

Makapu'u Point Lighthouse is only 46 feet tall but sits on a point 600 feet above the Pacific Ocean. It was built in 1909 and has the largest lens of any lighthouse in the U.S.

Answer: Saudi Arabia

At a height of 436 feet, Jeddah Light is the tallest lighthouse in operational use worldwide. It was built in 1990. By way of contrast, the world's shortest lighthouse is 23 feet tall and located in Scotland.