The Graves Light, Lighthouse in Boston Harbor, US
Description
The Graves Light is a granite lighthouse at Boston Harbor's entrance, rising 34 meters above the water with a black lantern room that guides ship traffic. The automated beacon operates entirely on solar power, flashing white twice every 12 seconds and emitting a fog signal during limited visibility.
History
Built in 1903 to protect vessels from treacherous rocks at this harbor location, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Culture
The structure stands as a visual landmark in the harbor's entrance, embodying the maritime heritage that shaped Boston's development over centuries.
Practical
The lighthouse is best viewed by water or from nearby shoreside vantage points around Boston Harbor. Plan your visit during clear weather when visibility allows you to see the tower and its beacon clearly from a distance.
Did you know?
The original first-order Fresnel lens was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution where visitors can see it on display. When it sold at auction in 2013 for more than 900,000 dollars, it set a record as the priciest lighthouse ever sold in America.
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