Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse
Fl G 6s🇺🇸Northern Massachusetts, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse
A white cylindrical tower stands on Straitsmouth Island, marking the coast of Northern Massachusetts. Originally constructed in 1835, the current tower was erected in 1896 to replace the earlier structure. The light is positioned 14 meters above Mean High Water. Automated in 1967, this light continues to guide mariners. The lighthouse and its associated island are recognized for their historical significance.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Background
The Straitsmouth Island Light is a lighthouse located on Straitsmouth Island, in Rockport, Massachusetts. The original tower was built in 1835, and replaced by a second tower in 1896. It was automated in 1967, and is still in operation. The United States Coast Guard Light List description is "White cylindrical tower". The actual light is 46 feet (14 meters) above Mean High Water. The Light List name is "Straightsmouth Light", but the island is "Straitsmouth Island" on NOAA charts.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as the Straitsmouth Island Light in 1987.
Straitsmouth Island was owned for many years by the naval architect William Francis Gibbs and his wife, New York socialite and opera supporter, Vera Cravath Gibbs.
The island was left to the Massachusetts Audubon Society following the Gibbses' deaths in the 1960s.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl G 6s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Focal Height
- 14m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1835
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7621171 →
- OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 11m
Location
- City
- Northern Massachusetts
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 42.6622°
- Longitude
- -70.5881°
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