West Chop Light, Maritime navigation beacon in Tisbury, United States
The brick tower stands 45 feet tall, featuring a white conical structure that marks the entrance to Vineyard Haven Harbor on Martha's Vineyard.
The present lighthouse, constructed in 1891, replaced the original 25-foot rubblestone structure from 1817 that required relocation due to coastal erosion.
Captain James Shaw West managed the lighthouse from 1818 to 1848, establishing a tradition of dedicated keepers who maintained this maritime safety installation.
The lighthouse emits an occulting white light every four seconds with a red sector, extending its guidance range up to 14 nautical miles for approaching vessels.
The structure maintains its original Fresnel lens despite automation in 1976, continuing its role in maritime navigation from its position on West Chop.
Location: Tisbury
Inception: 1891
Height: 14 m
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 41.48194,-70.60389
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05
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