Notes: This lighthouse was designed by James Walker, using the screwpile invention developed by Alexander Mitchell (1780-1868). By the 1950s, it was in danger of collapsing because the underwater piles had become corroded. Tower Height: 74 Height of Focal Plane: 40 Description of Tower: Red screwpile lighthouse with a dwelling under the lantern.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1849 Date Present Tower Built: 1956 Current Use: Destroyed. Mapquest URL: Click here to get a map to this lighthouse!
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