Lovells Island Range Lights
The Lovells Island Range Lights were range lights on Lovells Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. They were built in 1903 to help vessels coming into what is now called "South Channel". As the North Channel was dredged deeper, the South Channel was less used and they were removed in 1939 to make room for the expansion of Fort Standish. The oil shed from the lights remains today.[1]
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| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
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| Coordinates | 42°19′58″N 70°55′50″W |
| Year first constructed | 1903 |
| Deactivated | 1939 |
| Foundation | Unknown |
| Construction | Wood |
| Tower shape | Conical |
| Markings / pattern | White with black lanterns |
| Original lens | 4th order Fresnel lenses |
| Fog signal | none [1] |
They were 400 feet (120 m) apart on a magnetic bearing of 228°, with a seven-foot walkway connecting them.
References
- "Historic Light Station Information and Photography: Massachusetts". United States Coast Guard Historian's Office. 2009-08-08. Archived from the original on 2017-05-01.
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