Managing Organization: Department of Lighthouses and Lightships
Tower Height: 40 Height of Focal Plane: 72 Characteristic and Range: Red light occulting every 15 seconds; range 10 nautical miles. Description of Tower: Cylindrical tower with red and white bands.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1856: Light on mast; 1887: Iron tower; 1936: Masonry tower. Date Established: 1856 Date Present Tower Built: 1961 Date Automated: 1961 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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