Lighthouse Collectable - Los Angelos Harbor - NEW - $16.00

Manchester CT

12 August, 2021

10:52 AM

Description

California - Los Angelos Harbor Lighthouse - (Angel's Gate) - In order to protect the Los Angelos Harbor from the erosive power of oncoming waves a long breakwater was constructed some distance offshore along the Harbor of Los Angelos, which is actually located several miles south of Los Angelos, in San Pedro. A lighthouse known as Angel’s Gate was built at the opening of the breakwater to safely guide ships into the harbor by a flashing green light, which flashes every 15 seconds. Angel’s Gate lighthouse is the only lighthouse of its kind built in California. It stands 73-feet tall and has a steel frame; the first two floors are steel plated to withstand the heavy seas. The light was first lit on March 1, 1913. It used a fourth order Fresnel lens that flashed once every 15 seconds. The original Fresnel lens was removed and the lighthouse automated in 1973 and today it only flashes at night. - Certificate of Authenticity from Danbury Mint included - 5" tall - Danbury Mint