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Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse

🇺🇸New Jersey, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse

Also known as: Navesink Light Station

Constructed in 1862, the South Tower at Navesink Twin Lights stands in New Jersey. This lighthouse has a focal height of 22 meters above the surrounding terrain. Its operational days have concluded, and it no longer serves as an active navigational aid. The tower is part of a historical complex.

Why it matters: The Navesink Twin Lights complex holds heritage status.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
22m

Location

City
New Jersey
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.3963°
Longitude
-73.9857°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1862
Heritage Status
2

References & Identifiers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BROOKS at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include OCEANIC (1.7 NM SW), Locust (2.3 NM WSW), Atlantic Highlands (2.5 NM WNW), Fair Haven (2.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower 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 Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse?+
Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower 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 Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Navesink Twin Lights: South Tower 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.