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Gould Island Lighthouse

🇺🇸Rhode Island, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Gould Island Lighthouse

Gould Island Light was a lighthouse situated on Gould Island within Narragansett Bay. The operational status of this aid to navigation is currently false. Its location provided a point of reference for maritime traffic in the bay.

Background
Gould Island Light was a lighthouse located on Gould Island in Narragansett Bay.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

References & Identifiers

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Wikidata
Q5588280 →

Location

City
Rhode Island
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.5375°
Longitude
-71.3452°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Gould Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gould Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Newport at 2.3 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Newport (3.4 NM SSE), FORT WETHERILL STATE (3.6 NM S), SAUNDERSTOWN (3.6 NM WSW), MELVILLE (4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gould Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Gould Island 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 Gould Island Lighthouse?+
Gould Island 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 Gould Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gould Island 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.