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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
The light was automated in 1936, but a new lightstation with a resident keeper was built in 1937. All the buildings have now been razed and a simple post light is in use. Tower Height: 40 Height of Focal Plane: 161 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 15 seconds; range 15 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White post.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1910: Acetylene light shown from a mast (unattended). 1911: Square skeleton tower with an enclosed watchroom, on the roof of the keeper's house, 35 feet tall. 1937: White, square pyramidal skeleton tower, 47 feet tall. Date Established: 1910 Date Present Tower Built: ? Date Automated: 1964 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Keepers: Philip Kepilino (1911-1921), John Enos (1937-1941), Edward Marques (1946-1962), Robert Hearn (1962-1964).
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