Alternate Name(s):
BUG LIGHT
Type:
Year Established:
1871
Existing:
Yes
Download:
IMG_5855adj.jpeg (977.14 KB)
File Type:
jpeg (image/jpeg)
Photo Date:
1999
Photo Credit:
Jeremy D'Entremont
Collection / Donor:
LOCATION
Location:
DUXBURY BAY
Latitude:
41° 59.2'
Longitude:
70° 38.9'
City / Town:
PLYMOUTH
U.S. State:
Massachusetts
Location County:
PLYMOUTH
Country:
United States
OWNER & ACCESS
Open to Public:
No
STRUCTURE
Year Tower Established:
1871
Tower Construction Material:
CAST IRON
Tower Foundation:
CAISSON
Height of light above mean high water, in feet:
47
Height, in feet, from base of structure to center of lantern:
35
Tower Shape:
CONICAL "SPARK PLUG"
Fog Signal Building?:
No
Year Fog Signal Building Constructed:
1897
Fog Signal Bldg Construction Materials:
WOOD
Keeper's Quarters?:
Yes
Year Keeper's Quarters:
1871
Keeper's Quarters Style:
INTEGRAL
Keeper's Quarters Construction:
CAST IRON
OPTICS
Current Optic:
250 MM, SOLAR POWERED
Original Optic Type:
FOURTH ORDER, FRESNEL
Year Original Lens Installed:
1871
Private Aid:
No
USCG Access to Optics:
Yes
Entered by:
Entered Date:
Jul 20, 2017