Middlesex County (Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill) Lighthouse Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Middlesex County (Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill) Lighthouse Lighthouse
A skeletal tower standing 6 meters tall, the Middlesex County Lighthouse emits a red flash every 6 seconds. Its structure features a black tower topped with a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe. This navigational aid is located in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, within Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill. It operates as an active light, providing guidance for vessels. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. The nearest port is Perth Amboy, approximately 2 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is critical for vessels navigating the intricate channels of Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill, particularly those serving the industrial ports and terminals along these waterways. Its red flash provides a clear warning and guidance point amidst the heavy commercial traffic.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 6s
Location
- City
- Woodbridge Township
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Sea Region
- Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill
- Latitude
- 40.5535°
- Longitude
- -74.2530°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Perth Amboy(2.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J1066.1
- USCG No.
- 1-36645
- ARLHS No.
- USA-344
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- skeletal
- Tower Color
- black carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe
Structure: skeletal tower
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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