SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, Caroline du Sud - Situé sur le coin sud-est de Sullivan's Island, non loin de l'entrée de Charleston Harbor, le Charleston Light a été achevée en 1962 et a été le dernier grand phare construit aux États-Unis. C'est maintenant un site historique dans l'United States Coast Guard District historique dans le cadre du Fort Sumter.
6867 x 4583 px | 58,1 x 38,8 cm | 22,9 x 15,3 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
13 mai 2016
Lieu:
U.S. Coast Guard Historic District, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, United States
Informations supplémentaires:
Charleston Light, located on Sullivan's Island in South Carolina, is a modern lighthouse serving Charleston Harbor. It is the last lighthouse built by the federal government and represents a distinctive era in lighthouse design and construction, deviating from the traditional cylindrical shape to a unique triangular form. This lighthouse was completed in 1962, replacing an older lighthouse that was no longer effective due to shifting sands and sea levels. The Charleston Light stands 140 feet tall and is constructed of steel and aluminum, with its exterior painted in a distinctive black and white pattern to aid in daytime recognition. The Charleston Light is equipped with a powerful first-order Fresnel lens that produces a beam visible for 26 nautical miles. Initially, the beam was so strong that it reportedly had to be reduced after complaints from local residents. The lighthouse is fully automated and continues to serve as an essential navigational aid for vessels entering and leaving Charleston Harbor, one of the busiest ports on the East Coast. The site is not typically open to the public, but the grounds surrounding the lighthouse can be visited, offering scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding Lowcountry landscape. Charleston Light is a significant part of South Carolina's maritime heritage, showcasing the evolution of lighthouse design in the 20th century and continuing to serve an essential role in maritime navigation and safety.
