The lighthouse is being moved in
October 2007. For the latest on the lighthouse move, check these
sites:
The
'Sconset Trust
Moving a Monolith: Sankaty Lighthouse
Location: East coast of Nantucket; Nearest town: Siasconset
41 17 01 N
69 57 54 W
MapQuest Link
Accessibility: The grounds are open to the public
but the lighthouse is not. Reaching the lighthouse from the ferry
requires a car or bicycle.
Station established: 1850; Present tower built: 1850;
Automated: 1965
Construction materials: Brick
Tower height: 70 feet; Height of focal plane: 158
feet
Original optic: Second order Fresnel (1850); Present
optic: DCB-224
Characteristic: Flashing white every 7.5 seconds
Other buildings still standing: none
Active Coast Guard aid to navigation
Managed by the 'Sconset
Trust
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