Sankaty Head Lighthouse
Fl W 7.5s🇺🇸Southeastern Massachusetts, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Sankaty Head Lighthouse
Sankaty Head Light stands on Nantucket island, marking the island's easternmost point in the village of Siasconset. Constructed in 1850, this tower reaches a height of 21 meters, with its light situated 48 meters above sea level. The lighthouse displays a white light that operates continuously. Automation of the light occurred in 1965, and the facility remains operational today. It was among the earliest lighthouses in the United States to be equipped with a Fresnel lens.
Why it matters: Sankaty Head Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Background
The Sankaty Head Light is a lighthouse located on Nantucket island. It was built in 1850, was automated in 1965, and is still in operation. It is located at the easternmost point of the island, in the village of Siasconset. It was one of the first lighthouses in the United States to receive a Fresnel lens.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 7.5s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 7.5s
- Focal Height
- 48m
Construction & History
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7418689 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 21m
Location
- City
- Southeastern Massachusetts
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.2836°
- Longitude
- -69.9652°
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