Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Relocation Images
June 10, 1999

Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Chockblock cribbing towers hold the main beams at the top of their lift. The support towers for the roll beams are currently being put in place between the seven rows of cribbing towers. 06/10/99
Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
A closer look at the chockblock cribbing towers underneath the rear of the move platform. 06/10/99
Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The beginning stages of preparation of the move corridor for the I-beam steel mats. The mats, constructed in units will leapfrog to the front of the lighthouse after the lighthouse has passed over them. 06/10/99
Moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
A view of the lighthouse at the top of its lift phase, completed on June 09. It sits approximately 6 feet higher than it did last week, allowing for the support towers for the roll beams to be put in place. 06/10/99


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