Cape Ann Light Station

Lighthouse Specs

• Originally constructed: 1771 
• Current towers constructed: 1861
• First lit: 1861
• Construction: Cut granite
  
• Tower shape: Conical
• Height: 124 feet
• Focal height: 166 feet 
• Markings: Not painted
• Characteristic: Flashing red light every 5 seconds (Fl R 5s)
• Range: 17 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP number: 71000355

Location

• Address: Thacher Island
• Town: Rockport
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: Lat 42.636824 Lng -70.575006
• Parking notes: N/A
• Parking directions: N/A
• Location directions: HERE