Cape Point Lighthouse

Location & Map

The Haunting

Keepers reported strange lights offshore during heavy fog and disembodied voices carried by the wind. Visitors feel sudden cold spots near the lantern room and hear distant bells from long-lost ships.

Activity Details

Famous Spirits

Ghostly Keepers, Crew of the Flying Dutchman

Activity Level

High Activity

Best Visit Time

Late afternoon or during heavy fog for maximum atmosphere

Dark History

1859

Lighthouse Completed

The original lighthouse is completed, though often obscured by low-hanging clouds and fog.

1911

The SS Lusitania Wreck

The lighthouse's failure to penetrate the fog results in the wreck of the SS Lusitania, leading to reports of phantom screams near Bellows Rock.

1919

New Lighthouse Built

A new, lower lighthouse is built, but the original tower remains, said to be a beacon for restless souls.