Bishop and Clerks Light, Offshore lighthouse in Hyannis Harbor, Massachusetts, United States
The Bishop and Clerks Light stands 30 feet tall on a granite base, featuring a cylindrical structure with a white and orange exterior near Point Gammon.
The 1858 lighthouse replaced a lightship stationed in Nantucket Sound, marking dangerous rocks that caused numerous maritime accidents in the early 19th century.
Three generations of the Peak family served as keepers at this lighthouse, maintaining maritime traditions and navigational safety in Barnstable County waters.
The lighthouse operates with a white flashing light every 6 seconds, guiding vessels through the hazardous waters of Bishop and Clerks shoal.
The original structure contained living quarters for three keepers who maintained 20-day shifts before receiving 10 days of shore leave.
Location: Barnstable County
Inception: 1858
Height: 9.1 m
GPS coordinates: 41.57426,-70.25006
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:07
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