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Elm Tree Lighthouse

🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Elm Tree Lighthouse

Constructed in 1856, the Elm Tree Beacon Light was established in Downstate New York. It featured a focal height of 20 meters. This range light operated alongside the New Dorp Light, which served as its rear. Together, these lights guided vessels through the Swash Channel. The Elm Tree light is no longer operational.

Why it matters: The Elm Tree light acted as the front range marker for the Swash Channel, which is now managed by Staten Island Light and West Bank Light.

Background
Elm Tree Beacon Light served as the front range with New Dorp Light as the rear to mark Swash Channel. The channel is now marked by Staten Island Light and West Bank Light.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
20m

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.5639°
Longitude
-74.0952°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1856

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5366353 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Elm Tree Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Elm Tree Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Staten Island at 2.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Carteret (5.7 NM WNW), Howland Hook (5.8 NM NW), New York (6.7 NM N), Elizabeth (7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Elm Tree Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree Lighthouse?+
Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Elm Tree 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.