Managing Organization: Department of Lighthouses & Lightships
Tower Height: 72 Height of Focal Plane: 140 Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 10 seconds, range 23 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White round masonry tower with black bands.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1849: Light on roof of dwelling, focal plane height 150 feet. 1886: Light on white building, focal plane height 173 feet. Date Established: 1849 Date Present Tower Built: 1903 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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