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Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse

F White, Red🇺🇸Town of Oyster Bay, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Huntington Lighthouse, built in 1965, is an 8-meter square skeletal steel tower standing on the caisson of an earlier 1890 structure. Its focal plane is 11 meters above the water, and it emits a white and red sector light. This light covers a dangerous shoal approximately 90 meters offshore from Lloyd Beach in Cold Spring Harbor. The lighthouse continues the maritime assistance previously provided at this location. It is accessible only by boat.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's red sector specifically warns mariners of a dangerous shoal, aiding local boaters and commercial traffic in Cold Spring Harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White, Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White, Red
Raw Code
F W R sector
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Significant events: New tower built on caisson of 1890 lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Stamford Harbor(7.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J0880
USCG No.
1-26870
ARLHS No.
USA-1305

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: An 8m square skeletal tower with a focal plane of 11m, mounted on the caisson of an earlier lighthouse.

Location

City
Town of Oyster Bay
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New York
Sea Region
Located about 90 m off Lloyd Beach in Cold Spring Harbor, which is on the west side of Huntington town in the northwestern corner of Suffolk County, covering a dangerous shoal.
Latitude
40.9142°
Longitude
-73.4931°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Huntington Lighthouses displays the characteristic F White, Red. 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 white, red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is OYSTER BAY at 2.8 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Cold Spring Harbor (3.3 NM SSE), HUNTINGTON (3.5 NM ESE), Upper Brookville (5.5 NM SSW), CENTERPORT (6.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Huntington Lighthouses 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 Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Huntington Lighthouses 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 Huntington Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Huntington Lighthouses 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.