Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
3R2X+QC Trinidad, CA, USA
Name and Location
The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is located at 3R2X+QC Trinidad, CA, USA.
Construction and History
The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse was constructed to commemorate the tragic event of the SS Pomona shipwreck that occurred in 1894. The lighthouse stands 25 feet tall and serves as a memorial to the victims who lost their lives.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse was built using traditional materials, including stone and wood, featuring a distinctive architectural style.
Light and Navigation
While the lighthouse no longer functions as an aid to navigation, it has been preserved as a historical monument and memorial site.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse via the Tsurai trail (Trinidad Head Trail), which offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Pacific Ocean. The nearby town of Trinidad also offers charming shops, restaurants, and galleries, as well as outdoor recreational activities such as hiking and kayaking.
Notable Views and Landscape
Anecdotes and Folklore
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Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is no longer automated and does not function as a working aid to navigation. However, it remains an important historical landmark and tourist attraction.
Further Information
The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is managed by unknown.
Details
Name | Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse |
---|---|
City | Trinidad |
Country | Usa |
Coordinates | 41.0519125, -124.1514392 |
Events | SS Pomona shipwreck |
Historic significance | memorial to the victims of the SS Pomona shipwreck |
Construction material | stone, wood |
Tower height | 25 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | Tsurai trail (Trinidad Head Trail) |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rugged coastline, dense forests |
View description | breathtaking vista of the Trinidad Head and the Pacific Ocean |
Guided tours | false |
Nearby attractions | Trinidad town, Humboldt County region |
Automated | false |