Deer Island Light, Navigation lighthouse in Boston Harbor, United States
The white and red signal tower rises 53 feet above the water level and guides vessels through Boston Harbor with visibility reaching 9 nautical miles.
The first stone beacon was established in 1832, followed by a three-story lighthouse structure with a circular parapet completed in 1890 for 50,000 dollars.
Lighthouse keepers maintained isolation shifts in the tower, including Fred Bohm who monitored German submarines during World War II before Coast Guard administration.
The current steel skeletal tower operates with LED technology and includes a radio-activated sound signal that mariners can trigger using VHF communication devices.
The lighthouse moved 100 feet south between 2015 and 2016, receiving a complete reconstruction with four supporting piles for enhanced structural stability.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.33985,-70.95451
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:25
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