Present lighthouse was built in 1859. Height above sea level 169 ft. Height above ground level 163 ft. Focal plane of the lantern 150 ft above mean high water. Brick and cement construction. In 1873 the tower was painted with its present black-and-white diamond stripes. There are ten windows and two doors in the tower; 201 iron steps spiral past seven wall landings to the top. Two airport beacons, each powered with two, 1000-watt bulbs produce the light. Each beacon completely rotates in 30 seconds, giving a flash every 15 seconds.

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