Pleasure Bay Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pleasure Bay Lighthouse
Located in Pleasure Bay, a section of Dorchester Bay in South Boston, Massachusetts, this light stands on a small island enclosed by causeways. The light itself is mounted atop the Sugar Bowl Shade Shelter, a covered observation structure, rather than a traditional tower. It emits a white flash every 2.5 seconds, with a focal height of 13 meters and a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation as part of Castle Island Park. This maritime marker is situated on the south side of Castle Island.
Why it matters: This light is important for navigation within Pleasure Bay, specifically guiding recreational boaters and marking the island. Its placement atop a public observation shelter distinguishes it as a unique landmark.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 2.5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 2.5s
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- City
- Boston
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Massachusetts
- Sea Region
- Pleasure Bay, a section of Dorchester Bay in South Boston, Massachusetts, on the south side of Castle Island. It marks a small island within the bay, enclosed by causeways.
- Latitude
- 42.3307°
- Longitude
- -71.0152°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The light is mounted atop the Sugar Bowl Shade Shelter, a covered observation shelter.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Dorchester(1.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J0336
- USCG No.
- 1-11235
- ARLHS No.
- USA-449
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