Name and Location

The Newburyport Harbor (Plum Island) Light is located at 263 Northern Blvd, Newburyport, MA 01950, USA.

Construction and History

Built in 1788, this historic lighthouse has been guiding mariners for over two centuries. The original structure was a simple wooden tower, but it was replaced with the current brick building in 1849. The lighthouse has undergone several restorations and renovations to ensure its continued operation as a vital aid to navigation.

Architecture and Materials

The Newburyport Harbor (Plum Island) Light is a conical tower standing at an impressive height of 13.7 meters (45 feet), making it a prominent landmark on Plum Island.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits two different lights, one green and one white, which are shown every 15 seconds. The range of the light is approximately 10 nautical miles (18 kilometers), making it an important beacon for mariners navigating the waters of Newburyport Harbor. It is operated by the United States Coast Guard and is classified as a Category II light.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on visiting or accessibility.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is not currently automated. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 as reference number 87001485. The NOAA Electronic Navigation Chart US5MA1VH lists the lighthouse's coordinates as 42-48-54.865N, 070-49-08.196W.

Further Information

The Newburyport Harbor (Plum Island) Light was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It is recognized by the Wikimedia Commons under the category "Newburyport Harbor Light" and has a Wikipedia article dedicated to its history.