Borden Flats Light, Lighthouse in Fall River, Massachusetts
The cast iron tower rises 50 feet above Mount Hope Bay at the mouth of the Taunton River, with a characteristic red light signal.
Built in 1881 to protect ships from a dangerous reef, the lighthouse sustained damage during a 1938 hurricane that caused its permanent tilt.
The structure represents the sparkplug lighthouse design prevalent in late 19th century American maritime architecture, featuring five distinct interior levels.
Visitors can experience overnight stays in the lighthouse, which operates on solar power and requires guests to bring their own water supply.
The lighthouse functions as both an active navigation aid with a light flashing every 2.5 seconds and an official weather monitoring station.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1875
Height: 15 m
Made from material: cast iron
GPS coordinates: 41.70444,-71.17440
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:01
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