Cape Mendocino Light, Iron lighthouse in Humboldt County, California, US.
The 43-foot lighthouse consists of a sixteen-sided iron tower with a balcony and lantern, featuring a white exterior and red lantern roof.
The Cape Mendocino Light began operating on December 1, 1868, sending white flashes every thirty seconds to guide vessels along the California coast.
The first-order Fresnel lens from the lighthouse remains on display at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds, preserving maritime navigation technology for future generations.
The lighthouse structure now stands in Mal Coombs Park at Shelter Cove, following its relocation from the original Cape Mendocino location in 1998.
Before automation, lighthouse keepers endured severe weather conditions at 422 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest lighthouses in the United States.
Location: Humboldt County
Inception: 1868
Height: 13 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 40.43990,-124.40600
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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