"Old Barney" was recommissioned on January 1st, 2009.It was built in 1858 and first lit on January 1, 1859. On that same date in 1944, the light was extinguished.
The day we visited it was about 30ยบ below. OK, that is a bit of an exaggeration, but it was REALLY cold. Note the ice on the rocks and cable. This is in a saltwater bay on the Atlantic coast! The wind was biting. Fingers, nose, and lips were numb. However, it was really awesome. I had never seen up close one of the lighthouses so often features in nautical paintings and postcards.
For more information: Barnegat Lighthouse
I am grateful to Kerry, my husband's oldest friend, for playing tour guide.
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