Old Point Comfort Lighthouse
Fl (2) WR 12s🇺🇸Virginia, USInactive
Location & Light Range
About Old Point Comfort Lighthouse
The Old Point Comfort Light, constructed in 1803, stands 17.5 meters tall with a focal height of 14 meters. Its lantern room emits alternating white and red lights. Originally built to aid navigation within the Chesapeake Bay, the lighthouse is situated on the grounds of Fort Monroe. It has been out of operation since its decommissioning.
Why it matters: This structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the second oldest light in the Chesapeake Bay.
Background
Old Point Comfort Light is a lighthouse located on the grounds of Fort Monroe in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay. It is the second oldest light in the bay and the oldest still in use. The lighthouse is owned and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) WR 12s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- WR
- Flash Count
- 2 flashes
- Interval
- 12s
- Focal Height
- 14m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1803
- Heritage Status
- National Register of Historic Places listed place
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q7084747 →
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 17.5m
Location
- City
- Virginia
- Country
- 🇺🇸US
- Latitude
- 37.0018°
- Longitude
- -76.3065°
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