Tags: Lighthouse, Tower.
The Tarpaulin Cove Light is an historic lighthouse on Naushon Island one of the Elizabeth Islands of southern Massachusetts. It is located in the town of Gosnold Massachusetts. Built on the site of a light station first established privately in the 18th century the current tower dates from 1891. A keeper’s house built at the same time has not survived. The light is 78 feet (24 m) above Mean High Water and its white light is visible for 9 nautical miles (17 km; 10 mi).
