- Yaquina Head Light
Infobox Lighthouse
caption = Yaquina Head Lighthouse
location = Newport,Oregon
coordinates = coord|44|40|36.4|N|124|04|45.9|W|region:US_type:landmark
yearlit = 1873
automated = 1966
yeardeactivated = Active
foundation = Brick on basalt rock
construction = Brick
shape = Conical
height = 93 feet (28.3464 meters)
lens = First orderFresnel lens
range = 18.5 nm
characteristic = 2 seconds on, 2 seconds off, 2 seconds on, 14 seconds offThe Yaquina Head Light, also known early in its existence as theCape Foulweather Lighthouse, is alighthouse on theOregon Coast of theUnited States . It is located in Lincoln County, near the mouth of theYaquina River near Newport atYaquina Head . Built from 1871 to 1873, it was automated in 1966 and is currently an active aid to navigation.It was listed in the
National Register of Historic Places in 1993 as reference number #73002340.Quick facts
*Tallest lighthouse in Oregon. The tower is 93 feet (28.3 meters) tall.
*Still using the originalFresnel lens .Trivia
The lighthouse was used as the setting for the "
Moesko Island Lighthouse " in the 2002film "The Ring". It also appeared in the following films: "Hysterical" (1983) and Nancy Drew: Pirates Cove / Movie (1977).ee also
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List of lighthouses on the Oregon Coast External links
* [http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/yaqhead.htm Yaquina Head summary site]
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