From Marsh Harbour, we backtracked a little to Hope Town because other cruisers advised it was “must do.” Serenity is in the center towards the far shore.
Pollie's new camera has a panoramic feature
Besides the brightly painted houses, really narrow streets, the most prominent feature is the Elbow Cay Lighthouse.
When the lighthouse was scheduled to be built in 1864, there was outcry from the Abaconians who made their living from salvaging. Today, the landmark stands as a sentinel for Abaco and a symbol Bahamian maritime heritage. The Elbow Cay Lighthouse is one of the last three oil-burning, hand-wound, lighthouses in the world. The lighthouse keeper must climb the 101 steps to the top every two hours to hand crank the weights that operate the beacon.
The light mechanism sits in mercury and its five bulls-eye lenses focus its kerosene fueled light once every 15 seconds.
Don’t tell my orthopedic surgeon
Faced with modernization, the community of Hope Town pulled together and managed to preserve the lighthouse in its original state.
Cruisers and Hope Town tourists seem to really enjoy this little slice of history.
Harbour entrance
Source: A cruising Guide to: The Nothern Bahamas, By Stephen J. Pavlidis
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