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| Fort Pickering (Winter Island) Lighthouse, Salem, MA |
*Dates of operation~~ 1871-1969, 1983-present
*Building Material~~ Cast iron and brick
*Tower~~ 32 feet
*Elevation~~ At sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing white every 4 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ U. S. Coast Guard Air & Sea Rescue Station (active 1934-1969)
*Automated~~ 1983
*Original Lens~~ Sixth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ ML-300, solar powered
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ City of Salem Park & Recreation Dept. (as part of Winter Island Marine
Park)
*Waterway Location~~ Salem Harbor
*Significant Feature~~ In conjunction with Derby Wharf Lighthouse, serves as range light
for boats entering Salem Harbor.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.salemweb.com/winterisland/
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/fortpick.htm
Jeremy D'Entremont's lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthouse.cc/fortpickering/index.html
New England Lighthouse Wallpaper Guide's lighthouse info
http://home.comcast.net/~debee2/mass/Pickering.html
*Building Material~~ Cast iron and brick
*Tower~~ 32 feet
*Elevation~~ At sea level
*Markings~~ White w/ black lantern
*Light Pattern~~ Flashing white every 4 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ U. S. Coast Guard Air & Sea Rescue Station (active 1934-1969)
*Automated~~ 1983
*Original Lens~~ Sixth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ ML-300, solar powered
*Open to Public?~~ Yes
*Current Owner~~ City of Salem Park & Recreation Dept. (as part of Winter Island Marine
Park)
*Waterway Location~~ Salem Harbor
*Significant Feature~~ In conjunction with Derby Wharf Lighthouse, serves as range light
for boats entering Salem Harbor.
LINKS
Official Lighthouse Site
http://www.salemweb.com/winterisland/
National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/fortpick.htm
Jeremy D'Entremont's lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthouse.cc/fortpickering/index.html
New England Lighthouse Wallpaper Guide's lighthouse info
http://home.comcast.net/~debee2/mass/Pickering.html
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