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Managing Organization:
U.S. Coast Guard
Notes:
Before this lighthouse was built there was some question of whether the site was in New York or New Jersey waters. New York conceded the site to New Jersey.
Height of Focal Plane: 61
Characteristic and Range: Flashing red every 6 seconds, range 6 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White, conical cast iron tower on caisson.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1880
Date Present Tower Built: 1880
Date Automated: 1945
Optics: 1880: Fourth order Fresnel lens; now 155 mm.
Fog Signal: Had a fog bell for a period.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? No.
Directions:
Follow NJ Route 36 and 35 into Perth Amboy. Turn right at Smith Street, then right again at Front Street. Continue past the Armory Restaurant to the free municipal parking area. The lighthouse can be seen about 0.9 mile to the southeast. South from Staten Island: From Conference House Park in Tottenville take Hyland Boulevard north to Page Avenue and turn left. Enter NY Route 440 and cross over the Outerbridge Crossing. Take Exit 3 (NJ 35/Victory Bridge Avenue). Turn left at Smith Street, right at Front Street to the parking area.
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