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There was server damage to the Cape Hatteras lighthouse due to storms ans moving sands , eventually the lighthouse was destroyed , and re erected , and the present lighthouse was built in 1869-1870 at the cost of $150,000. A new Fresnel lens and a light flashed from the new lighthouse December 16 1870, The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the United States at 193 feet tall and its light can be seen out in Sea for 24 miles. |
Lighthouses are a nautical decoration that may be used for many different reasons , maybe to light a path , or as a welcoming beacon of light to show appreciation to those friends or important people in your life. You may want to use your lighthouse as a marker with your house number, or to cover your well pipe, What ever you lighthouse is used for make sure it is the color and size you want it to be, there are many colors to choose from , and your lighthouse can be 2 ft to 12 ft tall , it is your choice . But you need to know that we pride ourselves in our quality and our affordable prices , and remember our shipping is alway included in our prices. Enjoy your new lighthouse you deserve it !!!!
Here are some cape hatteras lighthouse history facts, Imagine the lighthouse standing guard over the graceful coastline of the outer banks, The cape hatteras lighthouse standas tall near the southeastern end of the cape hatteras island. The original cape Hatteras lighthouse was built by an act of congress in 1803, during the cival war the confederates captured the lighthouse, and destroyed the lens and the working mechanisim. The union Troops regained the lighthouse and rebuilt the cape Hatteras lighthouse in 1862.
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