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North Dumpling Lighthouse

F WR🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About North Dumpling Lighthouse

Constructed in 1849, this lighthouse stands on North Dumpling Island in Long Island Sound. The original structure was rebuilt in 1871. Its tower stands 9.4 meters tall, with the focal height of the light reaching 18 meters. The light displayed a white and red color. Deactivated in 1959, the aid to navigation was relocated to a nearby metal tower. Later, a private owner successfully petitioned for the original lighthouse to be reactivated and the metal tower removed.

Background
North Dumpling Light is a lighthouse on North Dumpling Island in Long Island Sound off Fishers Island, New York, United States. It was constructed in 1849, rebuilt in 1871, and deactivated in 1959, with the aid to navigation being moved to an automated metal tower placed nearby. The lighthouse itself and the grounds around it were sold to a private party. Around 1977, a new owner convinced the U. S. Coast Guard to return the light to the lighthouse and remove the skeleton tower.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F WR
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
18m

Construction & History

Year Built
1849

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.4m

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.2879°
Longitude
-72.0192°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify North Dumpling Lighthouse at night?+
North Dumpling displays the characteristic F WR. 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does North Dumpling Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North Dumpling Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is FISHERS ISLAND at 1.4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include NOANK SHIPYARD (2.3 NM NE), Noank (2.8 NM NNE), Mystic (4.4 NM NNE), New London-Groton Apt (4.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North Dumpling Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
North Dumpling 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 North Dumpling Lighthouse?+
North Dumpling 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 North Dumpling Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near North Dumpling 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.