Cape Hatteras Light Station - U.S. National Park Service
The Cape Hatteras Light Station is located near Cape Hatteras, its namesake, which is roughly in the middle of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The street address is: 46379 Lighthouse Road
Lighthouse Climbs - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S.
There are three historic lighthouses located in the park. The Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for self-guided climbs. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is will likely not open for climbing until the summer of 2026, due to restoration efforts .
Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Cape Hatteras National …
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, sentinel of the perilous Diamond Shoals, where the Gulf Stream meets the Labrador Current, witness to the tragic sinking and triumphant rescues claimed by the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," resumed its duties on November …
Hatteras Light Station Restoration Update- January 2024 - U.S.
The first phase of the $19.2 million project to restore and rehabilitate the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will begin later this month. Once the project begins, varying closures of the grounds surrounding the lighthouse are anticipated.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
Aug 21, 2024 · Shaped by the forces of water, wind, and storms these islands are ever changing. The plants, wildlife, and people who live here adapt continually. Whether you are enjoying the beach, kayaking the sound, or climbing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse there is something for everyone to explore!
The Light - Cape Hatteras National Seashore (U.S. National Park …
In 1839, Cape Hatteras was fitted with eighteen 14” reflectors. By 1849, the light had been upgraded to fifteen 21” reflectors. This system used whale oil for fuel and, if in perfect operating condition, produced a medium intensity light that could be seen up to 20 miles.
Cape Hatteras Light Station - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 6, 2023 · Since 1870, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse-the tallest brick lighthouse in North America-has protected one of the most hazardous sections of the Atlantic coast. Offshore of Cape Hatteras, the Gulf Stream collides with the Virginia Drift, a …
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Restoration Project - Cape Hatteras …
Sep 18, 2024 · The Cape Hatteras Light Station attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. This project will improve pedesterian flow by expanding walkways, improving viewsheds, and providing expanded historical interpretation along the paths.
Historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Site - U.S. National Park Service
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, sentinel of the perilous Diamond Shoals, where the Gulf Stream meets the Labrador Current, witness to the tragic sinking and triumphant rescues claimed by the "Graveyard of the Atlantic," resumed its duties on November …
Cape Hatteras Light Station FAQs - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 14, 2015 · Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Timeline. 1794 First Tower is authorized by Congress. 1803 First tower is completed. It stood 90 feet tall, was build of sandstone, and used oil lamps to light the beacon. 1854