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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
A privately owned beacon-boat was stationed at Hog Island Shoal beginning in 1866; it was replaced by a lightship in 1886 and the present lighthouse in 1901. The lighthouse was renovated by the Coast Guard in 1995.
Tower Height: 60
Height of Focal Plane: 54
Characteristic and Range: Six seconds white alternating with six seconds darkness.
Description of Tower: White, conical cast iron
This light is operational
Date Established: 1901
Date Present Tower Built: 1901
Date Automated: 1964
Optics: 1901: Fifth order Fresnel lens; 1903: Fourth order Fresnel lens; now 250 mm.
Fog Signal: Now automated horn with two blasts every 30 seconds.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? no
Museum?
no
Directions:
Southbound on RI 114: You can see the lighthouse offshore to the right as you cross the Mount Hope Bridge. Just after crossing the bridge, turn right into a cloverleaf interchange. Circle around to Bristol Ferry Road and turn left. Cross a set of railroad tracks. Drive straight ahead to the old ferry wharf. If northbound on RI 114, drive straight ahead onto Bristol Ferry Road as you approach the Mount Hope Bridge. The view is fairly distant; bring your binoculars. A good view is also possible from the lighthouse cruises offered periodically by Bay Queen Cruises in Warren, Rhode Island. The cruise provides good views of a number of Narragansett Bay and Mount Hope Bay lighthouses. Call Bay Queen cruises at (401) 245-1350 for details.
Keepers: Ernest W. Borgstrom (1901-?); Edward F. Duffy (c., 1935); Mahlon Burdge, assistant (c. 1935).
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