Nix's Mate Daybeacon Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nix's Mate Daybeacon Lighthouse
This octagonal daybeacon, constructed in 1805 from wood and granite, stands on a small landmass in Boston Harbor. Its structure is a black pyramidal form with a white horizontal band, covered in stucco. Originally built by the state of Massachusetts, it has served as a navigational aid without an active light. The U.S. Coast Guard announced plans for its replacement in 2001, but a public restoration was completed in 2003 following community support. It remains under Coast Guard management.
Why it matters: The daybeacon's unique shape and 1805 construction date make it a recognizable landmark. It also serves as the official symbol for the Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- pyramidal, octagonal
- Tower Color
- black with a white horizontal band
- Material
- wood, granite
Structure: An octagonal stucco-covered wooden pyramid, painted black with a white horizontal band, mounted on a granite base.
Location
- City
- Boston
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Massachusetts
- Sea Region
- tiny scrap of land east of Long Island Head and north of Gallops Island in Boston Harbor
- Latitude
- 42.3316°
- Longitude
- -70.9441°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1805
Significant events: Coast Guard announced replacement in 2001, complete restoration in 2003
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Winthrop(2.6 km)
- USCG No.
- 1-11450
- ARLHS No.
- USA-456
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