QUAKER ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE

Location

QUAKER ISLAND I - Light Details

• Location: On summit of island, off Chester
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1940
• Began: 1883
• Year Lit: 1883
• Structure Type: Square wood tower, white, dwelling attached
• Light Characteristic: Fixed Red (1922)
• Tower Height: 035ft feet high.
• Light Height: 109 feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1922 - 5th order dioptric lens, hand fog horn
• 1930 - hand fog horn in operation
• 1937 - destroyed by fire, replaced by light on pole and daymark

QUAKER ISLAND II - Light Details

• Location: On summit of island, off Chester
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1981
• Began: 1981
• Year Lit: 1981
• Structure Type: Round fibergalss, red top, no lantern

History Items for This Lighthouse

1981 - pole light replaced by fiberglass tower