Galloo Island Lighthouse
Fl W 6s🇺🇸Upstate New York, USOperational
Location & Light Range
About Galloo Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1820, Galloo Island Light is situated on the southwestern edge of the island. The structure stands 17.5 meters tall, emitting a fixed white light visible for up to 15 miles. In foggy conditions, a steam whistle sounds, blowing for 10 seconds followed by 30 seconds of silence. The lighthouse and most of the island are privately owned, though the Coast Guard has access for navigational purposes. Landings at Galloo Island must be made by smaller boats due to the lack of a harbor.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and guides vessels through the waters off Jefferson County.
Background
Galloo Island Light is a historic lighthouse that is located the South Western side of the island of Galloo. It is found six miles off the mainland of Jefferson Country which is part of the state of New York. According to its location, it falls under the jurisdiction of the town of Hounsfield. The light tower and the majority of the island are privately owned. However, because of the law, the Coast Guard is permitted to cross into this private property because of the light in the tower that is used to guide ships. The lighthouse is a fixed white light that produces a beam that is visible at a maximum distance of 15 miles. It also consists of a steam whistle that it sounds when the weather turns foggy. The whistle blows for 10 seconds and then it is silent for 30 seconds. The island does not have a harbor and landings have to be made from smaller boats. Today it stands tall and abandoned, overlooking the waves.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 6s
- Focal Height
- 17.5m
Location
- City
- Upstate New York
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 43.8884°
- Longitude
- -76.4444°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1820
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q5519133 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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