Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse

Lighthouse Specs

• Originally Constructed: 1847-1850
• Current Tower Constructed: 1855
• First Lit: 1855 (current tower)
• Construction: Granite
• Tower Shape: Conical
• Height: 87 feet 
• Focal Height: 85 feet
• Markings: Natural  
• Characteristic: Flashing white (1+4+3) every 45 seconds
  
• Range: 10 nautical miles
• Status: Active
• NRHP Number: 87001489

Location

• Address: Minots Ledge
• Town: Cohasset 
• State: Massachusetts
• GPS: 42.269749, -70.759122
  
• Parking Notes: N/A
• Parking Directions: N/A
• Location Directions: HERE