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Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse

🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse

The Fort Wadsworth light, constructed in 1903, began its operation in the same year. The structure measures 4.6 meters in height, with its light positioned 6 meters above sea level. This navigational aid is no longer active.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
6m

Construction & History

Year Built
1903

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q1438791 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4.6m

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.6058°
Longitude
-74.0540°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is New York at 4.4 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Bayonne (5.1 NM NNW), Staten Island (5.4 NM SW), MIRAMAR (5.5 NM ESE), Port Newark (5.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Fort Wadsworth 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 Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse?+
Fort Wadsworth 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 Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fort Wadsworth 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.