The Cape Disappointment lighthouse has watched over the entrance of the Columbia River since it was first lit on October 15, 1856. It stands 53 feet tall with a focal plane 220 feet above sea. Its black horizontal stripe was added later to distinguish it from North Head Lighthouse located just two miles north. Washington, USA
Location:
Columbia River,
Cape Disappointment,
WashingtonImage ID:
19389Hi-Res Dimensions: 4503 x 13112
Format: Digital Panorama 2.91:1
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