Bulter Flats Lighthouse

A very
mucky
lighthouse
The Bulter Flats Lighthouse is located on the mouth of the Acushnet River and New Bedford Channel. Rather than rocks or ledges that threaten ships, muck is the problem. This part of the channel clogs up with mud and many ships have gone aground here.
The light was finally built in 1898 and is 53 feet tall. A typical and inexpensive lighthouse, it served it’s purpose well until it was decommissioned in 1978.
As was common with this type of lighthouse the cast iron foundation was towed out to the proper located and then filled with rocks and cement. Then the top part that housed the keeper was built.
A cool little lighthouse that can be seen distantly from land but the best by yak or other small craft. Care must still be taken when going out to the light because although modern navigational aids are now available the muck is still lurking and just waiting to grab your boat