Record #:

3295

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

In 1870, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse stood 1,500 feet from the ocean. In 1989, the distance was 150 feet. Plans to save the lighthouse include moving it 1,600 feet back from the shore, building a seawall, and rebuilding three jetties.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 57 Issue 3, Aug 1989, p3, il

Subject(s):

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse