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by Ben Prepelka
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Located on Boston's South Shore, Scituate is best known for its prominent lighthouse (one of America's oldest light-stations) and its famous Army of... more
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Located on Boston's South Shore, Scituate is best known for its prominent lighthouse (one of America's oldest light-stations) and its famous Army of Two. Scituate's natural harbor is small, and navigating into the well protected cove always proved difficult. Its shallow water and mud flats raised concerns and the need for a lighthouse was elevated to the United States Congress in 1811.
Completed in 1812, light keeper Simeon Bates and his family moved into the keeper's cottage along the long narrow spit to watch over the new lighthouse. The Bates family soon discovered that it wasn't going to be a peaceful stay. British warships cruised up and down the coast during the War of 1812, and troops entered the harbor and set fire to Scituate's fishing fleet. The oldest Bates girls were left at the light-station when the remainder of the family went to town for supplies. Rebecca and Abigail soon spied a warship off the coast with a barge of Redcoats headed for shore. The sisters pick...
Born in western Pennsylvania, Ben quickly discovered that his parents were passionate about travel, photography, oil painting and wildlife. Being the youngest member of his family, he grew up exploring much of the eastern half of the United States at an early age with his older brothers. Ben's photography is about that part of his youth, echoing that same passion that his parents had of the Great Outdoors. Visit
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Marty Fancy
Great capture of this Lighthouse. Haven't seen it in person for years. We stayed in the harbor when cruising the area.
Cindy Treger
Ben, great shot of this beautiful lighthouse. f/l
Ann Pride
Excellent capture Ben
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Ann!
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer!" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Aug-Sept 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 9-24-2023)
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Steve!
Jenny Revitz Soper
Ben, what a great capture and a wonderful history! What brave girls they were! l/f for sure!
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Jenny, and yes, very brave indeed !
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A nice lighthouse and a lovely capture Ben.
Ben Prepelka replied:
Thanks Christiane !!