Buzzards Bay Entrance Light, Coastal lighthouse at Buzzards Bay entrance, Massachusetts, US.
The lighthouse stands on three red steel piles with a central tube in open water, marking the entrance to Buzzards Bay near Cuttyhunk Island.
In 1961, the Coast Guard established this lighthouse with a Texas Tower structure to replace the lightships that had guided vessels since 1847.
The first Officer in Charge, Ralph Morris, and his successor Lionel Crossman managed a facility that included living quarters, a kitchen, and recreation spaces.
The lighthouse emits a white flash every 2.5 seconds at 67 feet above water level, with a range of 14 nautical miles and dual fog horn signals.
Steel support legs extend 268 feet below the water surface to reach bedrock, ensuring stability in the 50-foot deep waters.
Location: Dukes County
Inception: 1961
GPS coordinates: 41.39699,-71.03479
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:08
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