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{{Infobox lighthouse |
{{Infobox lighthouse |
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| image_name = Buzm3.jpg |
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| caption = Current (1997) Structure |
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| location = [[Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts]] |
| location = [[Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts]] |
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| coordinates = {{coord|41|23|49. |
| coordinates = {{coord|41|23|49.2|N|71|2|4.9|W|display=inline,title}} |
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| yearbuilt = 1847 (lightships)<br>1961 (Texas Tower)<br>1997 (current structure) |
| yearbuilt = 1847 (lightships)<br>1961 (Texas Tower)<br>1997 (current structure) |
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| automated = 1980 |
| automated = 1980 |
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| construction = Steel |
| construction = Steel |
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| marking = Red, with "BUZZARDS" |
| marking = Red, with "BUZZARDS" |
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| range = {{convert| |
| range = {{convert|14|nmi}} |
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| characteristic = Fl W 2.5s |
| characteristic = Fl W 2.5s |
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| fogsignal = HORN: 2 every 30s |
| fogsignal = HORN: 2 every 30s |
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| racon = "B" (Bravo) |
| racon = "B" (Bravo) |
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'''Buzzards Bay Entrance Light''' is a [[lighthouse]] located in open water at the entrance to Buzzards Bay, about four nautical miles west southwest of [[Cuttyhunk|Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts]].<ref name="cghist">{{cite uscghist|MA}}</ref><ref name="cgll">{{cite uscgll|1| |
'''Buzzards Bay Entrance Light''' is a [[lighthouse]] located in open water at the entrance to Buzzards Bay, about four nautical miles west southwest of [[Cuttyhunk|Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts]].<ref name="cghist">{{cite uscghist|MA}}</ref><ref name="cgll">{{cite uscgll|1|2023|8}}</ref><ref name="rowlett">{{cite rowlett|ma2|date=2009-12-15}}</ref> The light has a [[racon]] showing the letter "B".<ref name=cgll/> |
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In 1996 the present structure replaced a [[Texas Tower (lighthouse)|Texas Tower]] built in 1961, which in turn had replaced the [[Lightvessel|lightships]] ''Hens & Chickens'' (LV-5) and ''Vineyard Sound'' (LV-10). Since it sits in water 50 ft (15m) deep, a conventional lighthouse would have been difficult, forcing the choice of structure.<ref name="cghist"/> |
In 1996 the present structure replaced a [[Texas Tower (lighthouse)|Texas Tower]] built in 1961, which in turn had replaced the [[Lightvessel|lightships]] ''Hens & Chickens'' (LV-5) and ''Vineyard Sound'' (LV-10). Since it sits in water 50 ft (15m) deep, a conventional lighthouse would have been difficult, forcing the choice of structure.<ref name="cghist"/> |
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[[File:Buzzards Bay Entrance Light (Texas Tower) MA.JPG|thumb|left|"1961 [[Texas Tower (lighthouse)|Texas Tower]]"]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 15:37, 13 June 2024
Location | Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts |
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Coordinates | 41°23′49.2″N 71°2′4.9″W / 41.397000°N 71.034694°W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1847 (lightships) 1961 (Texas Tower) 1997 (current structure) |
Foundation | Steel piles filled with concrete |
Construction | Steel |
Automated | 1980 |
Shape | Tower, on red square on 3 piles with large tube in center |
Markings | Red, with "BUZZARDS" |
Fog signal | HORN: 2 every 30s |
Racon | "B" (Bravo) |
Light | |
First lit | 1997 |
Focal height | 67 feet (20 m) |
Range | 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl W 2.5s |
Buzzards Bay Entrance Light is a lighthouse located in open water at the entrance to Buzzards Bay, about four nautical miles west southwest of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts.[1][2][3] The light has a racon showing the letter "B".[2]
In 1996 the present structure replaced a Texas Tower built in 1961, which in turn had replaced the lightships Hens & Chickens (LV-5) and Vineyard Sound (LV-10). Since it sits in water 50 ft (15m) deep, a conventional lighthouse would have been difficult, forcing the choice of structure.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: Massachusetts". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office. Archived from the original on 2017-05-01.
- ^ a b Light List, Volume I, Atlantic Coast, St. Croix River, Maine to Shrewsbury River, New Jersey (PDF). Light List. United States Coast Guard. 2023. p. 8.
- ^ Rowlett, Russ (2009-12-15). "Lighthouses of the United States: Southeast Massachusetts". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.