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A Beacon from the Past

The Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse marked the entrance to Prince William Sound. It warned mariners of the dangerous shallows nearby. The lighthouse was completed in 1910. The Fresnel lens on display in the museum was replaced in 1967 by a two-headed aero beacon.

Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse Lens

Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse

This Fresnel (pronounced Fruhnel), named after its inventor, was made in Paris, France. It is made of brass with 68 glass prisms and weighs 1,600 pounds. With a candle power of 234,000, the light could be seen for a distance of 22 miles.

Click here to hear a Historic Moment about the history of the Cape Hinchinbrook Lighthouse.

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