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Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇺🇸Scituate, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse

This cylindrical granite and brick tower, standing 15 meters tall, was built and first lit in 1811. Its white exterior contrasts with the green lantern and gallery, a replica of which was installed in 1930. The lighthouse was heightened by 15 feet in 1827 and closed in 1860. The keeper's house later served the Scituate North Jetty Light between 1891 and 1924. After being reactivated in 1994, the lighthouse saw historical displays added in 2001. A stone revetment was finished in late 2013, and the structure underwent significant restoration, including the lantern's removal in October 2022 and reinstallation in November 2023, before being relighted in August 2024.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels into the Scituate seaport and its reactivation demonstrates strong community commitment to maritime heritage.

Background
Old Scituate Light also known simply as Scituate Light is a historic lighthouse located on Cedar Point in Scituate, Massachusetts. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 as Scituate Light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1811

Significant events: heightened by 15 ft in 1827, closed in 1860, keeper's house reopened 1891-1924 to serve Scituate North Jetty Light, reactivated 1994, historical displays installed in 2001, stone revetment completed in late 2013, restoration plan approved April 2022, lantern removed for restoration October 2022, restored lantern reinstalled November 2023, relighted August 2024

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
granite, brick

Structure: A 15m round granite and brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white. The lantern and gallery are green, and the lantern is a replica installed in 1930.

Location

City
Scituate
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Massachusetts
Sea Region
Scituate, a small seaport roughly halfway between Boston and Plymouth, located in Lighthouse Park on Cedar Point
Latitude
42.2049°
Longitude
-70.7162°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Scituate(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J0363
USCG No.
1-12275
ARLHS No.
USA-742
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q7084940 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Scituate Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SCITUATE at 0.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Norwell (3.7 NM SW), COHASSET (3.9 NM NW), WHITE'S FERRY (4.2 NM SSE), Accord (7.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Scituate Lighthouse Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.