Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Facts
Construction began in 1868 and the lighthouse was lit on December 1,
1870
Height: 208 feet
Stairs: 268
Day Markings: 2 black and 2 graduated stripes.
Each stripe is 25.5 feet wide at the base and 13.5 feet wide at the top
Light Pattern: 7.5 seconds off, 7.5 seconds on
Beam Range: 24 nautical miles
Ownership: accquired by the National Park Service in 1936
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