Why were lightships invented and where were they first used?
Lightships were invented because there are many parts of coasts that are unsuitable for lighthouse construction[253].
Robert Hamblin and David Avery combined resources to establish a floating light at The Nore, and subsequently levied a toll for its maintenance[254]. It was first used at The Nore, according to The Lighthouses and Lightships document[254].
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