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Fort Pickering Light

Winter Island, Salem, Massachusetts

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Location: Winter Island, north side of entrance to Salem Harbor

Nearest city: Salem

42 31 36 N
70 52 00 W

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Station established: 1871

Current lighthouse tower built: 1871

Deactivated 1969 - 1983

Construction materials: Cast iron with brick lining, concrete foundation

Height of focal plane: 28 feet

Accessibility: Winter Island Park is open all year. In summer there is a parking fee, except for residents of Salem.

To reach the park, follow Webb Street toward Salem Willows; turn right at the sign for Winter Island.

Managed by
Winter Island: A Marine Recreational Park

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Original optic: Fifth-order Fresnel; Present optic: 300 mm

Characteristic: Flashing white every four seconds

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