The Fifth Day Mark

In 1965, for unknown reasons, the Day Mark of the Tybee Lighthouse was changed for a fifth time to a gray top and white bottom. The pattern lasted long enough for the gray to fade and the Mark to be even weaker.

 

 

 

Did you know?

That prior to 1881 the light was fueled by lard, yes, that's right, lard! It was not only expensive, required pre-heating but it congealed in cold weather. The fuel was changed to mineral oil.

 

 

Click on a lighthouse above, to view a photograph of the lighthouse with the Day Mark of your choice.