New England Lighthouses: A Virtual Guide Sandy Neck Light Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts History / Bibliography / Cruises / Photos / Postcards Get Sandy Neck Light prints and gift items from Shutterfly

 

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Location: Entrance to Barnstable Harbor, Cape Cod Nearest town: Barnstable 41 43 22 N 70 16 51 W MapQuest Link Accessibility: The lighthouse is privately owned and is not open to the public. It is best seen by boat and can be seen from whale watches leaving Barnstable Harbor. Station established: 1826; Present tower built: 1857; Deactivated: 1931-2007; Relighted: 2007 Construction materials: Brick Present optic: LED Characteristic: White flash every six seconds. Other buildings still standing: 1880 keeper's house

 

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