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Managing Organization:
Lighthouse Service, Naval Department
Notes:
There was a light in this area as early as the 15th century, when monks maintained a tower topped by torches. Tower Height: 102 Height of Focal Plane: 551 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 4 seconds, visible for 26 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White hexagonal tower with red lantern in center of rectangular keeper's dwelling.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1790 Date Present Tower Built: 1790 Date Automated: 1980 Optics: 1947: Fourth order Fresnel lens. Fog Signal: Horn, 8-second blast every 31 seconds. 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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