Relighting the Cape Hatteras lighthouse
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Uploaded by ShroomKeppie on Mar 27, 2009
On November 13, 1999, the Cape Hatteras lighthouse was relit after being moved over a quarter-mile from its original location. Erosion of the barrier island where it was located had put the light within a couple of hundred feet from the shore, from the original 1500 feet away when it was built.
The light was moved over several months, averaging feet per hour on a specially-built railway. During the move, if you stared at the structure for a few minutes you could actually tell it was really moving. It was just about like watching the hour hand on a clock.
This video was taken at the relighting ceremony on November 13, 1999. We didn't know exactly when the relighting would occur, only that it would be around 6:10 or so. We put the camera on the light and it turned on within a minute -- a few seconds later and we'd have missed it entirely. It was a nice day to honor the old beacon.
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Happy Anniversary Cape Hatteras!
Umpqua1012 4 months ago
Today is the anniversery of the relighthouse of the Cape Hatteras lighthouse!
Umpqua1012 4 months ago
What a lovely video! I'm glad that the tallest lighthouse in the U.S. is shining again! I'm even more happy that it is open to the public!!!!!
Umpqua1012 5 months ago
@SherFlannerysPage I couldnt agree more. I've been thinking about it. I hope it makes it through.
jlroberts1117 6 months ago
i was there in june....beautiful.i want to live there.
jcummings2112 1 year ago
i wish that i was there...
i love the music... simple gifts.
01BroadwayMagic 2 years ago
great video
trapa49 2 years ago