Managing Organization: U.S. Coast Guard
Notes: The only other lighthouse in the U.S. with the same design as this one is Southwest Ledge Light in Connecticut. Tower Height: 45 Height of Focal Plane: 50 Description of Tower: Rust-brown, cast iron tower with mansard roof on cast iron and concrete cylindrical caisson.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1874 Date Present Tower Built: 1877 Date Automated: 1973 Optics: 1874: Fourth order Fresnel lens, now solar powered modern optic. Fog Signal: Automated horn. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions: Accessible by boat only.
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