Cape Poge Lighthouse

USA / Massachusetts / Oak Bluffs /
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The current light is a 12-inch (300 mm) solar powered beacon that flashes white every 6 seconds and is visible for 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi). The light's focal plane is 65 feet (20 m) above mean high water. The light is currently active and is under the auspices of the United States Coast Guard, however the tower has been transferred and is now owned and operated by The Trustees of Reservations, who provide tours during the summer season. The lighthouse can be reached via a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) hike from the Dike Bridge or by four-wheel drive vehicle.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Poge_Light
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Coordinates:   41°25'7"N   70°27'6"W
This article was last modified 11 years ago