Bristol Ferry Light

The Bristol Ferry Light is situated on Mount Hope Bridge, at the northern land point of Mount Hope Bay, overlooking Narragansett Bay. The lighthouse can be accessed via a short walkway from the bridge's eastern side.

History

Built in 1855, the two-story square brick lighthouse was constructed to assist the ferry service between Bristol and Aquidneck Island. Its use was discontinued in 1927 with the construction of the Mount Hope Bridge and a replacement automated beacon across Ferry Road.

Architecture

The lighthouse is a two-story square brick structure, accompanied by an attached 1+1⁄2-story brick keeper's house. The tower height is approximately [no information available].

Light Characteristics

The Bristol Ferry Light features a [no information available] light source, with a reported range of [no information available]. The lighthouse operates on a [no information available] pattern.

Current Status

The lighthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It is currently not actively used as a navigational aid and has been converted into a private residence.

Heritage Status

Designated as a historic lighthouse, the Bristol Ferry Light is believed to date from [no information available]. Its heritage status reflects its significance in the region's maritime history.

Notable Historical Events

• The construction of the Mount Hope Bridge in 1927 marked the end of the ferry service between Bristol and Aquidneck Island. The bridge's completion also led to the replacement of the lighthouse with an automated beacon, effectively ending the light's operational use as a navigational aid.