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Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇺🇸Lyme, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower, built in 1919, stands 8 meters tall and is painted black. Its square shape is mounted on a white equipment cabinet. The light emits a green flash every four seconds. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed to visitors. The nearest port is Essex, located 2.7 kilometers away. This light was established to mark the hazards of Essex Reef and Hayden's Point.

Why it matters: The Essex Reef light is essential for local navigation, guiding smaller vessels and recreational craft around submerged dangers. Its consistent green flash prevents groundings and ensures safe passage in this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s

Construction & History

Year Built
1919

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: square black skeletal tower mounted on a small white equipment cabinet

Location

City
Lyme
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Connecticut
Sea Region
Essex Reef (Hayden's Point)
Latitude
41.3895°
Longitude
-72.4140°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Essex(2.7 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-1116
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse at night?+
Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) displays the characteristic Fl Green 4s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BREWER DEEP RIVER at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include CHESTER (1.5 NM NNW), MIDDLESEX (3 NM NNW), ANDREWS (4.4 NM NNW), OLD LYME (5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse?+
Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) 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 Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Essex Reef (Hayden's Point) 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.