First of all, after I posted the LoTW for last week, the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse, I discovered that I had featured both of the lighthouses (in a single post) several years ago.
Lighthouse(s) of the Week, January 1-7, 2017: Cape Henry, VA, old and newGiven that I included both of them in one post, I didn't cover either of them with a lot of information, so I think this revisit is justified.
To review, the Cape Henry Lighthouses are located on Cape Henry, Virginia.
So now I'll provide more information on just the new Cape Henry lighthouse. According to a public television show about the lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay, the light from this tall structure can be seen 20 miles out to sea.
From the Lighthouse Directory:
"1881. Active; focal plane 164 ft (50 m); three flashes every 20 s: two short flashes followed by one long (7 s) flash; red sector covers dangerous shoals. 164 ft (50 m) octagonal cast-iron-clad brick tower, original 1st order Fresnel lens. Unusual daymark: alternating black and white vertical bands; lantern is black. The 2-story brick principal keeper's house and two 1-1/2 story wood assistant keepers' house buildings are all standing; one is currently in use as an Army residence."
The striping is a bit disconcerting. But it's unique.
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