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Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse

🇺🇸Keansburg, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Established in 1856, the Waackaack Range Rear Lighthouse guided vessels through Sandy Hook Bay in Northern Monmouth County, New Jersey. The 105-foot cast iron skeletal tower, erected in 1894, marked safe passage in this active shipping lane near Keansburg. After ceasing operations in the 1950s, the tower was demolished despite local efforts to save it. The accompanying two-story keeper's house, however, remains standing and is now a private residence at 203 Creek Road.

Why it matters: The range lights were important for directing maritime traffic through the shipping lanes of Sandy Hook Bay. The surviving keeper's house provides a connection to the region's maritime history.

Location

City
Keansburg
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New Jersey
Sea Region
Northern Monmouth County, Sandy Hook Bay
Latitude
40.4436°
Longitude
-74.1359°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Monmouth(1.5 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-935

Visiting

Open to public
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TRADE WINDS at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include East Keansburg (1.1 NM SE), Port Monmouth (1.5 NM E), BELFORD (2.6 NM ESE), KEYPORT MARINE BASIN (3.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) 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 Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) 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 Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Northern Monmouth County (Sandy Hook Bay) 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.