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	Breakwater School, Portland, Maine
		Breakwater School is an independent pre-school and elementary school located in Portland, Maine.
		Founded in 1956, Breakwater is private, non-denominational, and co-educational.
		Breakwater News and Events details our calendar and happenings by month, or view our full-year calendar on a single page.
	www.breakwaterschool.org (171 words)

	Breakwater - LoveToKnow 1911
		Thus at Wick a mass of masonry weighing 1350 tons, placed at the head of the breakwater projecting half-way across the bay and facing the entrance, was moved by the waves during a violent storm; and a portion of Peterhead breakwater, weighing 3300 tons, was shifted 2 in.
		Sometimes, when a mound breakwater has been raised out of water, advantage is taken of a calm period of the year and a low tide to form large blocks of concrete within timber framing on the top of the mound, so as to provide a very efficient protection.
		This breakwater, the Prince of Wales pier of the commercial harbour, and the eastern breakwater and detached south breakwater for the naval harbour, were all founded on a levelled bottom, carried down to the hard chalk underlying the surface layer, by means of men in diving-bells.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Breakwater (5922 words)

	Plattsburgh Breakwater
		The breakwater is 1,550 feet in length, and consists primarily of a series of stone-filled timber cribs, or caissons, capped with large granite capstones.
		The appropriation of $25,500 was used for dredging to the depth of nine feet at low lake level the shoal between the breakwater and the wharves, redredging the channel in front of the wharves, and repairing the breakwater by rebuilding the superstructure of the timber piers with stone.
		The breakwater, which was built in the nineteenth century to protect the harbor in Plattsburgh Bay against wind and sea, does not serve its original function, and on the contrary, obstructs safe use of the harbor (personal interview, June 15, 2001).
	www.panamconsultants.com /pbweb/index.html (3783 words)

	The Portland Breakwater Lighthouse
		The Portland Breakwater lighthouse, commonly referred to as the "Bug Light", was constructed 24 years after a massively destructive storm wrecked most of Portland Harbor in 1831.
		Additionally, the height of the breakwater was not sufficient to protect those traversing the path from waves breaking over at full tide, guaranteeing the keeper would be soaked by freezing cold water and further adding to the treachery.
		The house was actually wider than the breakwater and overhung Portland Harbor for a period of time until additional stone was piled around the tower and house at a later date.
	www.gramlighthouse.com /portland-breakwater-lighthouse.html (738 words)

	BREAKWATER RESOURCES LTD.
		Breakwater Resources Ltd., its subsidiaries and employees are committed to protecting the surroundings in which we operate.
		Breakwater is committed to the concept of sustainable development which requires balancing good stewardship in the protection of human health and the natural environment with the need for economic growth.
		Breakwater is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of its employees.
	www.breakwater.ca /about/environment.cfm (338 words)

	New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
		The breakwater of the city of Burlington, Vermont, is a historically significant structure.
		The estimate for the 1,000-foot Burlington breakwater was $28,727.18; the 675-foot Port Kent breakwater was $43,876.27; and the 1,000-foot Plattsburgh breakwater was 24, 003.16.
		The main method of construction of the breakwater was the use of a wooden crib, on a stone or rubble base, with a stone cap.
	www.nan.usace.army.mil /project/vermont/burweb (3491 words)

	Portland Breakwater Lighthouse History
		The breakwater was extended by almost 200 feet in the early 1870s and a new lighthouse was erected on a granite foundation at the end of the structure.
		First lighted in June 1875, the new Portland Breakwater Light, known locally as "Bug Light," was modeled after the Greek Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, built in the fourth century B.C. The design of the cast-iron tower is unique; the cylinder is surrounded by six fluted columns.
		The keeper's house at the breakwater was removed and the job of tending the light went to the keeper at Spring Point Ledge.
	www.lighthouse.cc /portlandbreakwater/history.html (1010 words)

	Seeing The Light - Ashland Breakwater Lighthouse
		By 1910, the breakwater was well-serving its intended purpose, however its uninterrupted length was itself creating a problem to vessels masters who were finding it difficult to locate the northern entrance to the harbor in the dark of night.
		In 1912, with the final ending point of the breakwater established, the Lighthouse Board requested an appropriation of $25,000 for the construction of a crib at the breakwater's northwestern end, on which it was proposed an acetylene light and fog bell would be installed.
		Ashland Breakwater Light stood faithful vigil over the harbor through the halcyon years of the first half of the twentieth century, and in turn stood silent witness to the declining years of the 1950's and 60's.
	www.terrypepper.com /lights/superior/ashland/ashland.htm (1364 words)

	Plymouth, Breakwater
		The Breakwater lies at the mouth of Plymouth Sound, between Bovisand Bay on the eastern side and Cawsand Bay to the west.
		The Breakwater as constructed comprises a central portion of 1,000 yards in length and two arms each 350ft long and formed at an angle of 120 degrees to the main section.
		Despite appearances from the shore, the breakwater (or Shovel) fort is not on or connected to the Breakwater, although that was the original intention.
	www.plymouthdata.info /Breakwater.htm (1218 words)

	Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Two sections of breakwater were called for in the plan - one portion extending 1,900 feet from the shore at Jameson Point and the other section extending 2,640 feet from South Ledge back towards the point.
		In 1900, with the breakwater essentially complete and plans for the permanent lighthouse and fog signal underway, a new temporary structure for the lantern was completed at the end of the breakwater.
		The breakwater is accessible to the public at all times, however the lighthouse itself is not.
	www.cyberlights.com /lh/maine/rockland.htm (397 words)

	breakwater. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		In the United States a breakwater commonly consists of a long mound of stone rubble and of cheaper materials like rubber tires and oil drums.
		A pneumatic breakwater consists of perforated pipes discharging air bubbles; another type has underwater pipes that direct streams of water against approaching waves to cause them to break.
		Breakwaters are also used to promote sedimentation, which, depending on the breakwater’s alignment, will infill to produce a stable beach.
	www.bartleby.com /65/br/breakwat.html (191 words)

	Alderney \| Alderney Breakwater
		The construction of the Admiralty Breakwater was originally approved in 1844 to provide an anchorage for the Royal Navy from which the fleet could watch, and if necessary, blockade the French port of Cherbourg.
		The outer portion of the breakwater was abandoned and the superstructure was quickly breached by storms gradually collapsing and leaving a submerged mound which extends some 500m beyond the head of the existing breakwater about 3m-4m below low water.
		Responsibility for the maintenance of the breakwater remained with the UK until 1 April 1987 when it was assumed by the States of Guernsey as part of its contribution to HM Government costs towards defence and international representation.
	www.alderney.gov.gg /index.php/pid/114 (997 words)

	Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Maine at Lighthousefriends.com
		The breakwater was built in response to popular demand after an 1831 storm that, together with a high tide, caused widespread damage to ships, piers, and buildings in the exposed harbor.
		A beacon on the outer end of the breakwater was part of the original plan, but not surprisingly it was never completed when funds were not provided to extend the breakwater to its original design length.
		Portions of the breakwater had not been finished with the smooth ashlar capstone as originally planned, and consequently the breakwater was short and rough in some sections.
	www.lighthousefriends.com /light.asp?ID=544 (1096 words)

	Geelong Australia - Breakwater (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Breakwater is an industrial and residential area on the Barwon River 4km south-south-east of Geelong city.
		The Breakwater railway station and residential areas are near the Geelong racecourse.
		The James Harrison College and part of the Gordon TAFE, though technically in Thomson, are at the north-east edge of Breakwater, opposite the racecourse.
	www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au /Visiting_Geelong/Towns/Breakwater (311 words)

	Los Angeles County: Redondo Breakwater - Scuba Dive Spot
		Problems of sand erosion and not enough protection for the harbor and municipal pier prompted the city to extend the breakwater another half-mile to the southeast and add a small jetty to the south end of the harbor in 1958.
		The plentiful game is a result of the breakwater's large boulder construction, warm water dump from the nearby Edison power plant, and the nearby submarine canyon.
		The diving closer in to the breakwater is one continuous boulder field.
	www.saintbrendan.com /cdndec99/scoast12.html (1038 words)

	Breakwater Lights - Burlington, VT
		The Burlington breakwater was constructed to accommodate increased commercial traffic on Lake Champlain following the opening of the Champlain Canal in 1823, connecting Lake Champlain and the Hudson River.
		The original Burlington breakwater lights went into service on the north and south ends of the breakwater in 1857.
		Briefly, a keepers house was installed on the breakwater but remained empty for a decade, at which time it was sold at auction, relocated and is now a private residence in Burlington.
	www.cedoburlington.org /waterfront/lighthouse/main.html (280 words)

	California Diving News - Dive Spot Monterey County: The Breakwater
		Most dive classes enter at the foot of the breakwater or from the stairs at the San Carlos Beach parking lot and swim 40 yards or so where the water is 30 to 40 feet deep.
		Numerous fish eating anemones with their bright red bases, as well as the large green anemones, are common near the end of the breakwater.
		The last half of the breakwater is not accessible to people and is a favorite haul out of these large and noisy mammals.
	www.saintbrendan.com /cdnmay01/mont5.htm (733 words)

	Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse, Maine
		Between 1881 and 1899 a granite breakwater, almost a mile long, was built to help protect the harbor.
		The lighthouse consisted of a wood and brick keeper's house with a 25-foot brick tower attached to its roof.
		Rockland Breakwater Light was a "stag" station, meaning the keeper's families did not live at the lighthouse.
	www.lhdigest.com /alf/rocklandbreakwater.cfm (483 words)

	Seeing The Light - Milwaukee Breakwater Lighthouse (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Unlike most pier and breakwater lights, which were serviced by a keeper who lived onshore and walked the pier to service the light, this structure was manned with a live-in crew.
		While the door was located on the lee side of the breakwater, leaving the station for liberty or to re-supply could be a dangerous undertaking.
		Since the breakwater is not attached to the shore, without a boat it is impossible to reach.
	www.terrypepper.com /lights/michigan/milwbreakwtr/milwbreakwtr.htm (825 words)

	Breakwater Harbor, Lewes, Del. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Breakwater Harbor tidal station is located on the coast just to the northeast of location number 29 (Lewes).
		Tidal data for Breakwater Harbor for the storm of March 5-9, 1962 (MLLW datum).
		A plot of actual tides with those predicted for the period of the storms is shown in Figure 11.
	www.udel.edu /dgs/Publications/pubsonline/OFR40/1998breakwater.htm (541 words)

	Eastport, Maine Area Information Directory
		These are located at the finger piers on the north side of the Breakwater and at the float on the south side of the Fish Pier.
		North from the Breakwater you'll enjoy a visit with Joyce Weber at Weber's Framing, Jim Salem and Dan Cocco at Salem Gallery, the artists at 120 Water Street, or a visit with Martha and David Leister, the artists at Leister Gallery, 153 Water Street.
		They'll be happy to pick you up at the Breakwater in their truck, take you to get groceries, and return you to the Breakwater.
	www.eastportme.info /marinas.html (1660 words)

	Floating Breakwater Erosion Control Technology To Stop Erosion Problems: FAQ's
		The WhisprWave® floating breakwater erosion control system has been observed to have a transmission coefficient of 0.1 (dissipated 90% of the energy from waves) for coastal waves with periods of 5 seconds or less.
		The fact that the WhisprWave® is a floating breakwater and not a "hard structure" that sits on the ocean's floor has helped substantially expedite the environmental permitting process.
		The USACE has determined that the WhisprWave's floating breakwater technology is easily removable and thus can be permitted as a temporary breakwater.
	www.whisprwave.com /faq.htm (1817 words)

	Whisprwave® FLOATING BREAKWATER: Erosion Protection Technology to Stop Erosion Problems
		Therefore, the marina needed a solution that could compensate for this seasonal requirement, ideally a device that did not have to be physically removed from the lake during the winter.
		With a transmission coefficient of 0.1 on the expected wave spectrum, the WhisprWave® was able to dissipate the 4-foot waves that the marina was subject to, during highly destructive storms, to a mere 6 inches (90% efficient).
		Traditional breakwaters, seawalls and jetties have failed primarily because they reflect or direct wave energy in destructive ways or concentrate it in local hot spots.
	www.whisprwave.com /floating.htm (856 words)

	Portland Breakwater Lighthouse Guide
		Construction of the Breakwater began in 1836 and 1,800-feet uncapped Breakwater was built before a loss of funds suspended completion.
		In the early 1870’s, the breakwater was extended 200-feet and a new Greek-revival Conical Cast iron with brick lining Lighthouse was constructed with a Sixth-order Fresnel lens that was First Lit in June of 1875.
		Portland Breakwater Lighthouse was discontinued in 1942 after expanding shipyards filled the mud flats adjacent to the Light during the early 1940s.
	home.comcast.net /~debee2/maine/PortlandBreakwater.html (779 words)

	Plymouth Breakwater
		The Breakwater is under the custodianship of the Ministry of Defence, and over the last few years the inside of the Breakwater has been changed by the MOD placing large boulders close in to the Breakwater itself to preserve it`s structure during severe winter storms.
		13 at the time graces the photos of the eastern Breakwater, as he does at the Pyramid like base construction of the survival cage.the large whiteish house, a little to the left of the cage on the shore, was Joseph Waidbeye`s shore base during the Breakwater`s construction.
		About the end 1960`s to start 1970`s the breakwater jetty was removed, here we see it being dismantled and a barge is grounded on the Breakwater to remove waste.
	web.ukonline.co.uk /stephen.johnson/sound (1520 words)

	Scuba Shore Diving Site Page for: Breakwater Cove of California North, USA West
		There are a number of dives including the kelp beds straight out, the breakwater wall, and the Metridium field to the South.
		If you follow the breakwater out, you can find the usual Monterey fish life along with a few sea lions.
		The beginning of the breakwater is a perfect place to park and organize your gear.
	www.shorediving.com /Earth/USA_West/CalN/Breakwater_Cove/index.htm (1924 words)

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	www.breakwaterlewes.com (429 words)

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