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Managing Organization:
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Telephone:
978-740-1650
Website: http://www.nps.gov/sama
Email: SAMA _Administration@nps.gov
Contact Address Information:
174 Derby Street
Salem
Massachusetts,
01970,
United States
Notes:
Because of its proximity to the town itself, this lighthouse never had a resident keeper; it was maintained by caretakers until its automation in 1917. The lighthouse was deactivated in 1977 and was then relighted in 1983 as a private aid to navigation. Tower Height: 23 Height of Focal Plane: 25 Characteristic and Range: Flashing red every six seconds Description of Tower: White, square brick tower with black cast iron lantern
This light is operational
Date Established: 1871 Date Present Tower Built: 1871 Date Deactivated: 1977-1983 Optics: Sixth order Fresnel lens; now 155 mm, solar powered Current Use: Private aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions:
From downtown Salem, follow Hawthorne Blvd. to Derby Street and turn left. The lighthouse is at the end of Derby Wharf, across from the old Customs House. Keepers: Robert Peele Jr. (1873-1885); John Lynch (1885-1905); Shepley Paul Sawyer (1905-1908); Charles L. Wales (1908-1911), N. C. Tedford (1911-1913), William M. Osgood (1913?-1917)
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