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West Dennis Light
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West Dennis Light is a lighthouse in West Dennis, Massachusetts.[1][2][3] It was previously known as Bass River Light. It is owned by and sits on top of the Lighthouse Inn, a seasonal hotel.
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Location | West Dennis, Massachusetts |
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Coordinates | 41°39′6.24″N 70°10′9.07″W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1855 |
Foundation | Brick |
Construction | Iron tower on wood house |
Shape | Conical on dwelling roof |
Markings | White with red trim |
Light | |
First lit | 1855 |
Deactivated | 1880-81 1914-89 |
Focal height | 44 ft (13 m) |
Lens | 5th order Fresnel lens (original), 300 mm (current) |
Range | 12 nm |
Characteristic | Flashing White every 6s |
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