Race Point Lighthouse
Fl W 10s🇺🇸Southeastern Massachusetts, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Race Point Lighthouse
First lit in 1816, Race Point Lighthouse stands on Cape Cod in Southeastern Massachusetts. The original structure was replaced in 1876 by the current 14-meter iron-plated tower. Its light has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. The property is now operated by the American Lighthouse Foundation, with the Coast Guard maintaining the actual light. Access to the site typically involves a 45-minute walk over sand.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
Race Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Cod, in Provincetown, Massachusetts; it is on the National Register of Historic Places. The original tower, first illuminated in 1816, was replaced in 1876 with the current 45-foot-tall (14 m) tall iron-plated tower and a new keeper's dwelling. The American Lighthouse Foundation operates the property and rents out two buildings for overnight stays. The actual light is maintained by the Coast Guard. The site is reached by walking about 45 minutes over sand; with a National Park Service Oversand Permit, a four-wheel-drive vehicle can be used.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 10s
- Focal Height
- 20m
- Geographic Range
- 16NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1816
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7278912 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13.5m
Location
- City
- Southeastern Massachusetts
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 42.0623°
- Longitude
- -70.2431°
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