Buzzards Bay Lightship Station (MA)

Historical Light List Characteristics

Historical Light List Optics and Structures

1955 N/A NA N/A NA Red hull, "BUZZARDS" on sides; two masts; lantern and gallery on each masthead. In 74 feet, at west entrance to bay. USCG Light List - Vol. I-VI: 74
1957 Red hull, "BUZZARDS" on sides; two masts; lantern and gallery on foremast. In 70 feet, at west entrance to bay.
1959 USCG Light List - Vol. I-V: 75
1960 Red hull, "BUZZARDS" on sides; two masts; circular gallery at each masthead.
1961 USCG Light List - Vol. I: 75

Historical Light List Audible Fog Signals

1955 HORN, diaphragm, chime; when operating, is synchronized with radiobeacon ev 3 minutes for distance finding. Bell, hand, gp of 2 strokes ev 30s, if horn is disabled. USCG Light List - Vol. I-VI: 74
1957
1959 HORN, diaphragm, chime; when operating, is synchronized with radiobeacon ev 3 minutes for distance finding. USCG Light List - Vol. I-V: 75
1960 HORN, diaphragm; when operating, is synchronized with radiobeacon ev 3 minutes for distance finding.
1961 USCG Light List - Vol. I: 75

Historical Light List Other Signals

1955 RADIOBEACON: 302 kc. (Code: ). Antenna at center of ship. NoneUSCG Light List - Vol. I-VI: 74
1957
1959 USCG Light List - Vol. I-V: 75
1960 RADIOBEACON: 302 kc (Code: ). Antenna at center of ship.
1961 USCG Light List - Vol. I: 75
1954 - 1961