Great Point Lighthouse

Lighthouse Specs

• Originally Constructed: 1784
• Current Tower Constructed: 1986 (third tower on this point)
• First Lit: 1986 (current tower)
• Construction: Stone, concrete, and plastic
  
• Tower Shape: Cylindrical
• Height: 70 feet 
• Focal Height: 72 feet 
• Markings: White tower with covered way and white framed dwelling. The lantern room is black.
• Characteristic: Flashing white light every 5 seconds with a red sector from 084° to 106°
• Range: White light has a range of 14 nautical miles and the red light has a range of 12 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP Number: 82005272

Location

• Address: Great Point
• Town: Nantucket
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: 41.390114, -70.048252
• Parking Notes: Visitors can park at the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Gatehouse and walk to the lighthouse. The more popular option is to get a permit to drive right out to the lighthouse.
  
• Parking Directions: HERE (gatehouse directions)
• Location Directions: HERE