Fairhaven Bridge Light, Harbor lighthouse in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States
The square wooden lighthouse stood on a mounted foundation of the bridge connecting New Bedford to Fairhaven at the north end of New Bedford Harbor.
Established in 1888 following recommendations from lighthouse inspector I.W.P. Lewis, the structure operated as the rear light of a range system with Palmer Island Light.
The lighthouse marked a period of maritime growth in New Bedford when the city developed into a major whaling center of the nineteenth century.
The white-painted structure displayed a red light characteristic until March 31, 1891, when its function transferred to the Butler Flats Light station.
Located at coordinates 41.6394° N and 70.9169° W, this bridge-mounted lighthouse guided vessels past Butler Flats on the western side of the harbor entrance.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1888
GPS coordinates: 41.63940,-70.91690
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:29
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