{"product_id":"tidepieces-cape-hatteras-light-tide-clock-navy","title":"Tidepieces - Cape Hatteras OBX Light Tide Clock - Navy","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tidepieces by alan winick\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7305\/files\/tidepieceslogo_medium.png?v=1490374742\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by local artisan, Alan Winick, this tide clock has the image of Cape Hatteras Light, a lighthouse located on Hatteras Island in the Outer Banks in the town of Buxton, North Carolina and part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with a tide that rises and falls as the actual tide in your location goes from high to low.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatteras Light\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e's semi-unique pattern makes it easy to recognize and famous, often being highly ranked on lists of most beautiful, and famous lighthouses in the US.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtlantic currents in this area made for excellent travel for ships, except in the area of Diamond Shoals, just offshore at Cape Hatteras. Nearby, the warm Gulf Stream ocean current collides with the colder Labrador Current, creating ideal conditions for powerful ocean storms and sea swells. The large number of ships that ran aground because of these shifting sandbars gave this area the nickname \"Graveyard of the Atlantic.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eIt also led the U.S. Congress to authorize the construction of the Cape Hatteras Light. Its 198-foot height makes it the tallest brick lighthouse structure in the United States and 2nd in the world. Since its base is almost at sea level, it is only the 15th highest light in the United States, the first 14 being built on higher ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTide clock has a navy blue wood frame with dual faced clock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom of clock provides the traditional tide clock showing current tide. Dial provides hours to high tide and to low tide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop of clock is what makes this time piece truly unique.  A mechanically animated display of the waterline rises and falls as the tide goes from high to low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock measures 11-1\/2-in H x 6-3\/4-in W x 2-in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be displayed free standing or on a wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: wood frame, plastic, paper and metal housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses one AA battery - not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in a gift box with instructions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtisan limited warranty: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the complete \u003ca title=\"The Tidepieces Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/mellowmonkey.com\/collections\/the-tidepieces-collection\"\u003eTidepieces Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tidepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155384336497,"sku":"TIDEPC-HATTERAS-NAVY","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/7305\/files\/HTNV_1.jpg?v=1776540477","url":"https:\/\/mellowmonkey.com\/products\/tidepieces-cape-hatteras-light-tide-clock-navy","provider":"Mellow Monkey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}