Cape Disappointment Lighthouse
Ilwaco, Washington

Cape Disappointment is the first in my series of Washington State lighthouses. The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard, and the grounds are open to the public, although the tower is closed. The lighthouse has continued to watch over the entrance of the Columbia River since it was first lit on October 15, 1856. It stands 53 feet tall with a focal plane 220 feet above sea. Its black horizontal stripe was added later to distinguish it from North Head Lighthouse located just two miles north.

The cape, located on the north side of the mouth to the Columbia River, was originally named "Kah'eese by the local Indians. On July 6, 1788, Captain John Meares sought shelter here from a particularly turbulent sea, but to no avail, and he named the cape "Cape Disappointment".

Lighthouse portraits make excellent gifts for all occasions.  Look for your favorite lighthouse or collect the whole series.  My Lighthouse note cards are available as a package of 10 cards of the featured lighthouse, or as an assortment. Until I complete the Washington series, if you order the Cape Disappointment assorted package, you will also receive the 9 Oregon Coast Lighthouses I have completed thus far.

Please visit the "Products" section of this website to view the various fine wood products and trivets that feature laser-engravings of these renderings.   I will also be adding these images to my CafePress storefront, where you will be able to order T-shirts, mousepads, calendars and more.

 

Framed Original - $500.00		Matted Print - 11 x 14 - $25.00
Notecards - package of 10 - $9.95		Notecards - assortment - $9.95

 

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