Tarpaulin Cove Light, Maritime lighthouse in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
The cylindrical stone tower with a black lantern stands at 8.5 meters tall on Naushon Island, serving as a navigation aid for vessels.
The lighthouse dates back to 1818, replacing an earlier light maintained by tavern keeper Zaccheus Lumbert since 1759 for whalemen and coastal vessels.
The Cuttyhunk Historical Society manages this National Register of Historic Places structure, preserving its maritime heritage for future generations.
The lighthouse emits white flashes every six seconds from a height of 24 meters, providing visibility up to 9 nautical miles for maritime navigation.
During a notable incident, keeper Frank Davis attempted to rescue two men from the burning schooner Tanzy Bitters near the lighthouse location.
Location: Dukes County
Inception: 1818
Height: 8.5 m
GPS coordinates: 41.46881,-70.75750
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:21
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