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THE LIGHTHOUSES
The Lights of Washington
The Cape Disappointment Light, Washington Go Down Go Back
Cape Disappointment Light
The Cape Disappointment light is located atop the Cape Disappointment which is north of the Columbia River near it′s mouth.
Year Construction Began: 1852
Original Cost to Build: $53,000.00
Year Construction Complete: 1856
Year First Lit: 1856
Year Automated 1973
Tower Height from Base: 53 feet
Number of Steps:
Lens Order: First Order Lens (moved to North Head), then Fourth Order lens
Lens Range
Lens Elevation 253 feet
Light Character: Alternating White-Red every 30 seconds
Tower Markings Alternating white and black horizontal stripes, black light house and top.
Coordinates: 46.2756, -124.0518
Foundation Elevation 200 feet
Best View From: Cape Disappointment State Park
The 2010 Journey, Cape Disappointment Light Go Down Go Up
The Lights of Washington The Cape Disappointment Light
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