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Chatham lighthouse Ocean beach acrylic, 11x14 original on canvas paper

Chatham lighthouse Ocean beach acrylic, 11x14 original on canvas paper

$14.99 USD
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Chatham Lighthouse, as seen from the beach below

Considered the iconic landmark of the town, the Chatham Light stands 48 feet tall and 80 feet above sea level overlooking the infamous Chatham Bar. It is one of the few lighthouses in America that still operates 24 hours a day.
The Chatham Light is an operational lighthouse under the US Coast Guard, who are ready to answer many emergencies involving distressed mariners, fishermen, or summer folk with problems on the water. 

The Chatham Light was originally a pair of lighthouses, called the “Twin Lights”, and this site was just one of three lighthouse locations in Chatham – the others being the Stage Harbor Light, and the Monomoy Light.

The lighthouse stands today as part of an active duty Coast Guard Station, with a primary mission of Search & Rescue, responsible for the safety of the local fishing fleet and recreational boating community. In 1994, the local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary flotilla 11-1 assumed the responsibility as the “Keepers of the Light”. Flotilla 11-1 has volunteered countless hours over many years keeping up the light and conducting tours for the public during the summer. ( For the current status of tours of the grounds and/or lighthouse, please see the USCG Auxiliary, Chatham Flotilla website).

Some statistics about Chatham Lighthouse:

  • 44 steps to the top landing
  • 2.8 million candlepower (approximately 100 times the brightness of each of the Twin Lights when they burned kerosene)
  • 2 flashes every 10 seconds
  • Can be seen for 24 Nautical Miles (27.6 land miles)

Acrylic 11 x 14 original painting on canvas art paper, ready for framing.
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