Cape Disappointment Light, Navigation lighthouse at Columbia River entrance, Washington, US.
Cape Disappointment Light rises 16 meters from a brick foundation, directing ships through the Columbia River Bar with its fourth-order Fresnel lens.
The lighthouse began operations in 1856, marking a crucial advancement in maritime safety as the eighth active beacon on the United States West Coast.
The first keeper, John Boyd, maintained the lighthouse from 1854 to 1865, facing extreme challenges from constant dampness in the living quarters.
The lighthouse grounds welcome visitors through Cape Disappointment State Park, with parking available near the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
The lighthouse received its first-order Fresnel lens from Navesink Lighthouse in New Jersey, consuming five gallons of kerosene each night for its 18 wicks.
Location: Pacific County
Inception: 1856
Height: 16 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 46.27556,-124.05167
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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