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PictureThe Expedition Team
On March 1, 2014 our expedition team trekked across the frozen tundra of Lake Erie to the Port Colborne Lighthouses.  In this photo, we are heading east on the breakwall to the inner lighthouse visible in the background.

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The outer lighthouse with
its red lantern and trim
prominently featured against
a wintery backdrop. In the far
distance on the left is the
inner lighthouse.

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Inside the tunnel that runs the entire
length of the south branch breakwall.
Power cable is visible on the left.

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Steel grid helicopter pad located on the east breakwall was used by the Coast Guard for maintenance of navigation lights.
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Concrete stairs leading to the tunnel from the outer lighthouse.
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The radio beacon equipment was set up in this elevated room in the southwest corner of the engine room in the main lighthouse.
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The first set of stairs on the ascent to the lantern room of the inner lighthouse.
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Interior of the outer lighthouse.
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Ship ladder leading up to the lantern room of outer lighthouse. No hand rails!
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On August 8, 2014, Mayor Vance Badeway and Friends of the Port Colborne Lighthouses attended the flag raising ceremony at city hall honouring National Lighthouse Day.
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