Fort Pickering Light
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Fort Pickering Quick Facts
Year Station Established: 1871
Is the Light operational? Yes
Year Light First Lit: 1871
Year Automated:
Shape: Cylindrical
Tower Height: 32 ft.
Original Optic:
Present Optic: ML-300, Solar
Existing Keepers Quarters? No
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Fort Pickering Light
Salem, MA
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Last Visited: April, 2002
History:
Fort Pickering Light, also known as Winter Island Light, was built in 1871, the same year as Derby Wharf Light in Salem Harbor and Hospital Point Light in nearby Beverly. For many years before, Baker's Island's twin lights had served as the only guides to the harbor.
With the addition of the new lights, mariners would line up Fort Pickering and Derby Wharf Lights after passing Baker's Island on their way into Salem Harbor.
Source:
New England Lighthouses - A Virtual Guide
Hours:
Fort Pickering Light is within the property of Winter Island Park. The park is open year-round. From the parking lot it is a short walk to the light.
Latitude/Longitude: 42°31.8'N 70°52'W
Directions:
- Once in Salem take Derby Road past the House of Seven Gables.
- Derby Road will merge in with Fort Road. Continue on Fort Road.
- At a fork in the road bear right onto Winter Island Road. Fort Pickering will be just ahead on the left.
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