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Bakers Island Light is a historic lighthouse on Bakers Island in Salem, Massachusetts. The station was originally established in 1791, with a daymark..

Location: E of Salem on Bakers Island, Salem, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°32′11.2″N 70°47′9.3″W
Constructed: 1791
Foundation: Granite
Construction: Granite and concrete
Automated: 1972
Tower height: 59 feet (18 m)
Tower shape: Conical
Markings: White with black lantern
First lit: 1821 (current tower)
Focal height:111 feet (34 m)
Lens: : 4th order Fresnel lens (original)7.5 inches-190 mm current
Range: White 16 nautical miles (30 km; 18 mi) Red 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi)
Characteristic: Alternating White and Red 20s
Fog signal: Horn: 1 every 30s

I saw this light on July 13 2022. It was across the bay and not a good look or pictures.

The lighthouse is owned by the Essex National Heritage Commission. Grounds/dwelling/tower closed. .

This lighthouse is best viewed from a boat. A distant view of the lighthouse is possible from the Harbor Street - Boardman Avenue loop off Highway 127 in Manchester-by-the-sea..

Added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21 1976

Access: Boat is the best way to see this lighthouse