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New Dorp Lighthouse

🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About New Dorp Lighthouse

Constructed in 1856, the New Dorp Lighthouse stands 24 meters tall. Its focal plane reaches 12 meters above the water. This structure is no longer operational. It is privately owned and therefore not open to the public.

Why it matters: The New Dorp Lighthouse is recognized as a New York City Landmark.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
12m

Construction & History

Year Built
1856
Heritage Status
New York City Landmark

Visiting

Open to public
private

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.5808°
Longitude
-74.1201°

References & Identifiers

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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does New Dorp Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
New Dorp Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Staten Island at 2.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Howland Hook (4.3 NM NW), Carteret (4.4 NM W), Elizabeth (5.6 NM NNW), New York (6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is New Dorp Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
New Dorp 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 New Dorp Lighthouse?+
New Dorp 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 New Dorp Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near New Dorp 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.