Duxbury Pier Lighthouse

Year Built

1871

Cost

$5,000

Type

Conical "Spark Plug"

Height

47 feet

Location

Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth

Automated Year

1964

First Lit

1871

Lens Type

Fourth order Fresnel lens

Fog Signal

Horn: 1 blast every 15s

Year Deactivated

Active

Color

White with red base

Last Keeper - Date

Gilbert A.E. Quintin (1963 – 1964)

Description

A three-story, cast iron, cylindrical tower, two of which served as housing for the keeper.

Brief History

•  On September 15, 1871, a fifth-order Fresnel lens first beamed forth its light from the lantern room.
•  John A. Richmond, Jr. was appointed the first assistant keeper of the light in 1872.
•  In early February 1875, the alert captain of the revenue steamer Gallatin noticed Duxbury Light flying its distress flag.
•  On April 30, 1894, the color of the light displayed from Duxbury Pier Lighthouse was changed from white to red.
•  On March 23, 1964, Duxbury Pier Lighthouse became unattended and was subsequently operated under remote control.