Brant Point Light, Wooden lighthouse at Nantucket Harbor entrance, US
The white cylindrical tower rises 26 feet above the water with a black lantern room and a footbridge connecting it to the shore.
The first lighthouse at this location was constructed in 1746 following requests from sea captains, with the current structure dating from 1901.
The lighthouse represents the maritime traditions of Nantucket Island and serves as a primary navigation reference for vessels entering the harbor.
The structure operates with a fifth order Fresnel lens producing an occulting red light visible for 10 nautical miles with a 4-second cycle.
Nine previous lighthouses stood at this location before the current one, with various structures destroyed by fire, storms, or condemned for structural issues.
Location: Nantucket
Inception: 1901
Made from material: lumber
GPS coordinates: 41.28992,-70.09028
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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