while discussing the history of lighthouses, it's fascinating to see how they have served as beacons of hope for sailors. initially used as simple fire on a platform to warn ships of danger, lighthouses have evolved significantly. governments would often pass over the responsibility of their maintenance to local entities, leading to varied outcomes in their upkeep. this transition period was crucial for the re-establishment of lighthouses with advanced technology, including automated lights and fog signals. however, there was a phase where the preexpenditure report on upgrading the lighthouse infrastructure was manipulated to include surreptitious announcements that misled the public about the actual cost and benefactors of these projects, impacting trust and transparency negatively.