The Cape Lookout Lighthouse is located on the southern half of Core Banks, NC. This is the second lighthouse built at Cape Lookout. The first was built in 1812 and this one in 1859. This tower is 163-feet above sea level and has 201-steps. The red brick tower at Cape Lookout became the prototypal for all lighthouses erected on the Outer Banks. It received its distinctive day-mark "diagonal checkerboard" design in 1873. The lantern room has a 15-second rotation light signal which is provided by a duplex airport type beacon. Cape Lookout's first-order Fresnel lens was removed in the 1970's, and at the time of my visit here in 2000, it was reported as in service at the Southeast Lighthouse in Block Island, RI. The light in Cape Lookout is owned and operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The lighthouse is closed to the public, but the keeper's quarters located near the base of the lighthouse was open seasonally.
Cape Lookout National Seashore could be reached by ferry at the time of my visit. There are no stores or places to get fresh water on the island, so water and other supplies had to be packed in. The two spots on my picture are reflection from the sun off my camera lens .
4 comments:
Once again, beautiful lighthouse. Thanks Al
Lovely lighthouse photos. If I ever need a lighthouse pix, I'll know who to contact.
Thanks, Judy. I appreciate your positive comments.
Thanks, Christine. I consider that a compliment to my photography.
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