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Duxbury Pier Light Restored

By Jeremy D'Entremont

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The Campbell Construction Group at the lighthouse ...

Duxbury Pier Light near Plymouth, Massachusetts is the nation’s oldest cast iron caisson lighthouse. The nonprofit group Project Gurnet and Bug Lights has been taking care of the old structure, affectionately known to locals as “Bug” Light or simply “The Bug.” A renovation of the lighthouse was completed in October 2001.

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Before painting, the exterior had to be scraped.

The $40,000 refurbishing was done by the Campbell Construction Group of Beverly, Massachusetts. Project Supervisor Marty Nally has completed 15 lighthouse restorations.

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At right, the exterior is almost finished.

Joints in the caisson were repaired by caulking and welding, and over 1,200 pounds of rust were removed from the lighthouse. The peeling paint was scraped and three new coats were applied. In addition, several inches of guano were removed and new bird deterrents were added.

Dorothy Bicknell, president of Project Gurnet and Bug Lights, says that she was “amazed by the enthusiasm of the Campbell Construction crew and the wonderful job they did. It’s such a pleasure seeing Bug Light looking clean and shipshape again.” She adds, “The American flag they added is just perfect!”

Marty Nally says that despite the “nasty weather conditions” and the difficulty getting equipment to the lighthouse, it was an enjoyable job. He and the crew spent many nights inside the lighthouse during the three weeks it took to complete the project.

If you would like more information, you can contact them at: Project Gurnet and Bug Lights, Inc., P. O. Box 2167, Duxbury, Massachusetts 02331.

This story appeared in the December 2001 edition of Lighthouse Digest Magazine. The print edition contains more stories than our internet edition, and each story generally contains more photographs - often many more - in the print edition. For subscription information about the print edition, click here.

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