Yesterday we cycled out to 'Sconset and went to see this lovely lighthouse with a big story. The lighthouse has been guiding boats and ships since 1850.
However, in 2007, the actual lighthouse was physically moved 405 feet northwest because much of the cliff where it sits had been eaten away by storms, threatening to send it plummeting into the ocean. Along these cliffs there has also been an extensive project to try and prevent more of the coastline being eroded by weather and waves. Fascinating!
Lovely shot. P'town has plenty of restaurants and fun things to see and do. Just walking thru the town is a whole nother world. Go to the dunes and National Seashore stuff There is a good lobster place on the water but can't remember the name, by the parking area. Going up to the top of the monument tower is cool for shots too. Walking across the breakwater. Riding bikes thru the dunes. Lots to do. Can't wait to see your photos.
Am very fond of lighthouses, especially those in the Isle of Man. I find them fascinating. We’re a good hour from the coast and further to a lighthouse.
I'm glad it's still in use. I thought it looked a bit far from the water. The east coast is being eroded regularly. The Cape Hatteras lighthouse (Cape Hatteras NC) was moved inland a bit a number of years ago for the very same reason.
@sailingmusic We've just arrived and are planning the next two days now. Thanks so much for your input. I'm definitely going up that tower and across the breakwater - we've heard the whales might be in, so that might be in order, and we've also heard about an arts tour of the dunes ... we'll see! Seems like a fun place, but it's off to bed now, it's been a long day.
That's some interesting background. I hadn't given much thought to the effect erosion would be having on lighthouses - of course, that makes sense. quite an undertaking I imagine. Nice shot of the lighthouse.
