Castle Hill Lighthouse
Iso R 6s🇺🇸Rhode Island, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Castle Hill Lighthouse
Built in 1890, Castle Hill Lighthouse stands 10 meters tall with a focal height of 12 meters. Its red tower marks the entrance to Narragansett Bay's East Passage. The light emits an isophase white flash. With a geographic range of 9 nautical miles, it has been operational since its construction in 1890. The lighthouse is situated at the end of Ocean Drive in Newport, Rhode Island.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and aids vessels entering the East Passage of Narragansett Bay.
Background
Castle Hill Lighthouse is located on Narragansett Bay in Newport, Rhode Island, at the end of the historic Ocean Drive. It is an active navigation aid for vessels entering the East Passage, between Conanicut Island and Aquidneck Island. The lighthouse has become a symbol of Newport, and a frequent site for wedding photos, proposals, and tourist photos. Although the property is owned by the nearby Castle Hill Inn, the lighthouse is owned by the United States Coast Guard.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Iso R 6s
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Red
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 9NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1890
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5050138 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 10m
- Tower Color
- red
Location
- City
- Rhode Island
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 41.4622°
- Longitude
- -71.3630°
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