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Yaquina Head Lighthouse

The Yaquina Head Lighthouse on the coast of Oregon is now an automated lighthouse. It is located near the mouth of the Yaquina River near Newport.

Quick Facts

  • Tallest lighthouse in Oregon. The tower is 93 feet (28.3464 meters) tall.
  • Operating since 1873.
  • Automated in 1966.
  • Still using the original Fresnel lens.
  • Characteristic: 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off, 2 seconds on, 14 seconds off, repeat.

External link

Yaquina Head summary site

Last updated: 10-14-2005 22:24:46
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