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Ambrose Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Ambrose Lighthouse

Ambrose Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Downstate New York, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 34 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Ambrose Lighthouse is positioned at 40.7054°N, 74.0025°W, near Downstate New York in US.

Geographic context: Ambrose Lighthouse is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in US: Other lighthouses in the region include Abagadasset Point Range, Absecon, Admiralty Head Light, Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Jersey City

USJEC

1.6 NMWNW

Croxton

USV7X

2.7 NMNW

Hoboken

USHBK

2.8 NMNNW

Brooklyn/New York

USBOY

3.6 NMENE

Linden Hill

USDD6

3.9 NME

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
34m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.7054°
Longitude
-74.0025°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Ambrose Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ambrose Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jersey City at 1.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Croxton (2.7 NM NW), Hoboken (2.8 NM NNW), Brooklyn/New York (3.6 NM ENE), Linden Hill (3.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ambrose Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Ambrose Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Ambrose Lighthouse?+
Ambrose Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Ambrose Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ambrose Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.