Tower is 108 feet high to top. Concrete tower is getting $10,000 repair job this summer. it supports 42 tons (24 ton copper dome, 7 tons optical equipment, 11 tons pedestal clockwork) First light at Cape Race was built in 1853.

New All quiet at Cape Race. Cape Race Tower is one of the world's most powerful lighthouses.

Bibliographic Details
Format: Still Image
Language:English
Published: 1853
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/decksphotos/id/960
Description
Summary:New All quiet at Cape Race. Cape Race Tower is one of the world's most powerful lighthouses.