Blackistone Lighthouse

The Blackistone Lighthouse is situated on Blakistone Island, located off the coast of Windy Lane, United States.

The island can be accessed via a private boat or by chartering a tour from nearby ports.

History

The construction of the lighthouse began in 1850 and was completed in 1852. It played an essential role in guiding mariners through the treacherous waters off the coast of Windy Lane during the mid-19th century.

The construction of the lighthouse began in 1850 and was completed in 1852.
It played an essential role in guiding mariners through the treacherous waters off the coast of Windy Lane during the mid-19th century.

Architecture

The Blackistone Lighthouse is a classic example of a 19th-century lighthouse design, featuring a cylindrical tower with a distinctive lantern room at its summit. The structure was built using local stone and brick, with a slate roof to provide additional protection from the elements.

The Blackistone Lighthouse is a classic example of a 19th-century lighthouse design.
Featuring a cylindrical tower with a distinctive lantern room at its summit.
The structure was built using local stone and brick, with a slate roof to provide additional protection from the elements.

Tower Height and Focal Height

The tower stands at an impressive height of 30 meters (98 feet), while the focal height of the light is approximately 45 meters (148 feet).

The tower stands at an impressive height of 30 meters (98 feet).
While the focal height of the light is approximately 45 meters (148 feet).

Light Characteristics

The Blackistone Lighthouse emits a fixed white light, visible from up to 20 nautical miles away. The light pattern consists of a single beam, rotating every 10 seconds.

The Blackistone Lighthouse emits a fixed white light.
Visible from up to 20 nautical miles away.
The light pattern consists of a single beam, rotating every 10 seconds.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently in an automated state, with the light operated remotely by a central control station. However, it remains open to visitors and offers guided tours.

The lighthouse is currently in an automated state.
With the light operated remotely by a central control station.
However, it remains open to visitors and offers guided tours.

Heritage Status

The Blackistone Lighthouse has been designated as a historic landmark, recognized for its architectural significance and importance in maritime history.

The Blackistone Lighthouse has been designated as a historic landmark.
Recognized for its architectural significance and importance in maritime history.