Nobska Point Lighthouse
Fl WR 6s🇺🇸Southeastern Massachusetts, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Nobska Point Lighthouse
Nobska Point Lighthouse, established in 1828, guides mariners near the junction of Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and Vineyard Sound. The current iron tower, standing 12 meters tall with a focal height of 26 meters, replaced the original structure in 1876. Its light exhibits alternating white and red signals. The lighthouse is situated on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, offering views of Martha's Vineyard and Nonamesset Island.
Why it matters: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, Nobska Point Lighthouse preserves a piece of maritime history.
Background
Nobska Light, originally called Nobsque Light, also known as Nobska Point Light is a lighthouse located near the division between Buzzards Bay, Nantucket Sound, and Vineyard Sound in the settlement of Woods Hole, Massachusetts on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It overlooks Martha's Vineyard and Nonamesset Island. The light station was established in 1828, with the tower protruding above the keeper's house, and was replaced in 1876 by the current 42 foot tall iron tower. The light station was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Nobska Point Light Station in 1987.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 6s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- WR
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Focal Height
- 26m
- Light Range
- 13NM (24.1 km)
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1828
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- NGA No.
- J 0456
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q16895870 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
Location
- City
- Southeastern Massachusetts
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.5157°
- Longitude
- -70.6551°
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