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Caja de Muertos
There are several stories on how Caja de Muertos (Coffin Island) got its name. One of them has to do with the pirate Jose Almeida, whose wife died during a raid. It is said that Almeida embalmed his bride's body in a glass box protected by a copper coffin which he left on a cave in the deserted island. The island was given the name after a Spanish engineer found the cave with the coffin many years after Almeida was executed...or so the legend says.
The island, popular due to its beaches, is now a nature preserve. A lighthouse, completed in 1885, sits 297 feet above the water on a hill in the center of the island. Although still operational, the structure has been closed since 1945. Caja de Muertos, PR
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From South
Profile of El Morro at night. San Juan, PR
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From North
Dusk at El Morro
El Morro shines when daylight fades. San Juan, PR
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From North
Fort Washington
Fort Washington was built to defend the river approach to the Washington, DC area. The original fort was destroyed in 1809. The current incarnation dates back to 1824. The lighthouse on the banks of the Potomac is actually a converted fog horn (built in 1882 and converted in 1901)that was part of the original lighthouse. Maryland
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From National Parks
Dusk Approaching
Pink and purple hues surround above and below the Arecibo Lighthouse. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Storm Sunset
The renmants of a storm break away leaving behind a great cloud formation with some pastel hues. Arecibo, PR
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Storm Sunset
The renmants of a storm break away leaving behind a great cloud formation with some pastel hues. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Cleansing
The soft sand is cleansed by the incoming warm waves. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Amongst the Waves
Sunset at an Arecibo beach. Arecibo, PR
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From North
As the Sun Sets
The Arecibo beach turns to golden hues during sunset. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Vermilion Lighthouse
Replica of the original Vermilion Lighthouse (built in 1991). The original lighthouse had been moved to Buffalo N.Y. and later to Lake Ontario at the entrance of the Saint Lawrence Seaway (currently named the East Charity Shoal Lighthouse). Vermilion, OH
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From Maritine
Vermilion Lighthouse
Replica of the original Vermilion Lighthouse (built in 1991). The original lighthouse had been moved to Buffalo N.Y. and later to Lake Ontario at the entrance of the Saint Lawrence Seaway (currently named the East Charity Shoal Lighthouse). Vermilion, OH
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From Maritine
Lorain Lighthouse
The Lorain Lighthouse has been standing on the shores of Lake Erie since 1917. Lorain, OH
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From Maritine
Jones Point Lighthouse
Jones Point Lighthouse is the last remaining river lighthouse in the state of Virginia. The southern most boundary marker of the original boundary of the District of Columbia is south of this lighthouse. Alexandria, VA
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From National Parks
View of the courtyard and lighthouse at El Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
Courtyard and Flags
Interior courtyard of el Morro. Three flags are flown over it: the American flag, the Puerto Rican flag and the Cross of Burgundy flag. The Cross of Burgundy is the old Spanish military flag which was flown at El Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
El Morro
Across the bay from El Cañuelo is el Morro. These two forts protected the entrance to the San Juan Bay. Cataño, PR
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From North
El Morro Lighthouse
The current lighthouse at el Morro was built after Spanish-American war. The prior one was damaged during an attack to the island. San Juan, PR
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From North
El Morro Lighthouse
The current lighthouse at El Morro was built after the Spanish-American War. The prior one was damaged during an attack to the island. San Juan, PR
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From North
El Morro Courtyard
Interior courtyard of el Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
Portals
Portals connecting different rooms in El Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
Arecibo Lighthouse Deck
Arecibo Lighthouse deck. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Arecibo Lighthouse Deck
Arecibo Lighthouse deck. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Sentry Box
Sentry box at the entrance of El Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
Fort Entrance
Main entrance to El Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
Lighthouse Glows
The sun glows behind the lighthouse in El Morro. San Juan, PR
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From North
Rush
Water rushes over a rock formation near the Arecibo Lighthouse. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Wave Break
A wave break against the edge of a rock formation. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Arecibo Light Reflection
A small pool of water reflects the Arecibo Lighthouse. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Breaking Waves
Powerful waves break against the rock formations near the Arecibo Lighthouse. Arecibo, PR
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From North
Coconut trees frame the view of the Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
Coconut trees frame the view of the Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
Early morning light at Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
As the sun sets, the western sky acquires purple and organge hues. Vieques, PR
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From East
A spectacular sunset sky act as a backdrop to the Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
Puerple hues dominate the view of the Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
View of the Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
Puerto Ferro Eastern View
Eastern view of the Puerto Ferro coastline. Vieques, PR
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From East
A narrow trail leads through the overgrown brush to the ruins of the Puerto Ferro Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
Puerto Ferro Storm
Storm clouds move over Puerto Ferro. Vieques, PR
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From East
Gloden Cliffs
The sun breaks through the storm clouds bringing golden light to the cliffs holding the Puerto Ferro Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
Puerto Ferro Cliffs
The Puerto Ferro Lighthouse sits atop the cliffs towering over the Atlantic Ocean. Vieques, PR
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From East
Fishing boats on the bay near the Punta Mulas Lighthouse. Vieques, PR
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From East
The Fajardo lighthouse was constructed at the highest point of Cape San Juan. Fajardo, PR
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From East
View from the roof of the Cape San Juan Lighthouse. Fajardo, PR
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From East
View from the roof of the Cape San Juan Lighthouse. Fajardo, PR
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From East
Lighthouse spiral staircase. Fajardo, PR
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From East
Lighthouse spiral staircase. Fajardo, PR
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From East