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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

NameTrinidad Memorial Lighthouse
CityTrinidad
CountryUsa
Coordinates41.0519125, -124.1514392
EventsSS Pomona shipwreck
Historic significancememorial to the victims of the SS Pomona shipwreck
Construction materialstone, wood
Tower height25
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionTsurai trail (Trinidad Head Trail)
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerugged coastline, dense forests
View descriptionbreathtaking vista of the Trinidad Head and the Pacific Ocean
Guided toursfalse
Nearby attractionsTrinidad town, Humboldt County region
Automatedfalse