LIGHTHOUSE
Associated Press on Aug. 4th reports that work has begun on the Morris Island Lighthouse, which now sits 300 yards offshore, even though it was originally built on land.
A cofferdam has been built around the base so that repairs on the foundation can begin. It was built in 1876 and taken out of service in 1962. Worms have been eating at the base, and there is fear that it might collapse in a hurricane.
The Save the Light organization has raised $4,500,000 from federal,state, and local sources for the job.
Let's Hope They Can Save It and Not Have a Repeat of the Loss of Fort Wagner. --Old B-R'er
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
