New web cams transmit live images of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse

SANDY HOOK (WABC) -- [br /]This month marks 250 years since the first lighting of the original oil lamp at the Sandy Hook Lighthouse.[br /][br /]To celebrate the anniversary, new web cams are broadcasting live images of Sandy Hook.[br /][br /]The cameras show the lighthouse, New York Harbor, and also Fort Hancock.[br /][br /]Gateway National Recreation Area added this feature to the lighthouse on June 11.[br /][br /]The live images can be viewed at [url HREF="http://www.nps.gov/gate/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm.[br /]" TARGET="http://www.nps.gov/gate/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm.[br /]" REL="http://www.nps.gov/gate/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm.[br /]"]http://www.nps.gov/gate/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm.[br /][/url] [br /][br /]"Now you don't have to climb 95 steps and a steep ladder to enjoy the view from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse," said Pete McCarthy, Unit Coordinator of Sandy Hook Unit. "The new web cams make the lighthouse accessible, not only to people with walking impairments but to people all over the world."[br /] [br /]"Sandy Cam" will ultimately include four live streaming cameras, which can be viewed live 24 hours a day. Two are in active use, while the third and fourth should be in operation in the near future. Fort Cam overlooks the bay side, including Fort Hancock's distinctive yellow brick buildings on Officers Row. Harbor Cam captures the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean and views of ship traffic. [br /][br /]Gateway is the 64th national park to install web cameras such as "Sandy Cam." Statue of Liberty National Monument's Torchcam has the most viewers; since October 2011, more than two million virtual visitors have viewed Torchcam every year.[br /]