Straitsmouth Island Light
Straitsmouth Island Light, Lighthouse on Straitsmouth Island, Massachusetts, United States
The lighthouse stands 37 feet tall with a white cylindrical tower and black lantern, marking the entrance to Rockport Harbor from the Atlantic Ocean.
The original tower from 1835 was replaced in 1896, and the lighthouse received automation in 1967 through an underwater power cable from the mainland.
The Massachusetts Audubon Society maintains the island as a wildlife sanctuary, protecting native bird colonies and marine life in their natural habitat.
Access to Straitsmouth Island requires advance reservations and is limited to summer months between June and August via organized boat trips from Granite Pier.
The lighthouse property spans 1.8 acres and transferred to Rockport ownership in 2010, while the remaining 29 acres serve as protected natural grounds.
Location: Rockport
Inception: 1835
Height: 11 m
GPS coordinates: 42.66225,-70.58809
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:01
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