Minot’s Ledge Light stands alone off Cohasset, Massachusetts, built where the first lighthouse stood. In 1851, a storm tore the original from its iron legs, taking two keepers with it. The new tower, finished in 1860, was built to last—granite anchored deep in the ledge. Its light flashes 1-4-3—a mariner’s warning, a lover’s message. It's still standing, still getting hammered by waves. You can see it from both the Cohasset and Scituate shores. If you want to get close, you're gonna...
Read moreMinot's Ledge Light is a welcome sight when sailing up the coast, passing about a1000 feet East of the lighthouse gives a great view. Be on the lookout for divers in the area and consult the local charts to plot a safe course for...
Read moreBeautiful! I have family right by Cohasset Harbor and I grew up boating in the area. 12/10 would recommend jumping off if you’re a daredevil like me,...
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