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Name: Point Gammon Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States

Location: Great Island, entrance to Hyannis Harbor, Cape Cod.


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Photo: Jeremy D'Entremont

Managing Organization:
Private owner

Notes:
This lighthouse was replaced by Bishop and Clerks Light.

Height of Focal Plane: 70

Description of Tower: Conical fieldstone tower. The original iron lantern has been replaced by a wooden structure.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1816

Date Present Tower Built: 1816

Date Deactivated: 1858

Current Use: Privately owned.

Open To Public? No.

Directions:
The lighthouse is on private property and is best viewed from the water. Views (possibly distant) are possible from Captain Marcus Sherman's catboat rides out of Hyannis; call (508) 775-0222 or email marcus3334@hotmail.com for details, or see www.catboat.com

Keepers: Samuel Peak (1816-1824), John Peak (1824-1858)


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