Name and Location

The Graves Light is located in the Boston North Channel, Massachusetts Bay, situated on Graves Ledge, approximately one mile off the coast of Hull, Massachusetts.

Construction and History

The Graves Light was constructed by the United States Lighthouse Board as part of a larger effort to improve maritime safety in the region. The lighthouse was designed by architect Paul H. Clark, who drew inspiration from the iconic Cape Cod-style architecture of the time. Initially, the light was powered by a kerosene lamp, but it was later converted to electric operation in 1921.

Architecture and Materials

The Graves Light stands at a height of 34 feet and boasts a focal plane of 34 feet above mean sea level.

Light and Navigation

Today, The Graves Light remains an active aid to navigation, guiding vessels through the busy waters of Massachusetts Bay. Its distinctive red-and-white striped tower is illuminated with a third-order Fresnel lens, emitting a Fl(3)W.15s light characteristic every 15 seconds. The lighthouse's location and design allow it to be visible from a distance of approximately 17 miles (27 km).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the Graves Light via a short walk from the Graves Ledge parking area. The site offers limited public accessibility, but guided tours are available upon request.

Notable Views and Landscape

There is no information available on notable views or landscape at this time.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There is no information available on anecdotes or folklore about The Graves Light.

Technical and Operational Details

The Graves Light's coordinates are -70.8691618, 42.3651596 (WGS 84 datum). View the location on a map: https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=17/-70.8692/42.3652">Graves Light.

Further Information

• * "The Graves Light" on Wikipedia
• * Office of Geographic and Environmental Information (MassGIS) - Lighthouses dataset