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Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse

Q Green🇺🇸Town of Highlands, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse

First illuminated in 1853, this lighthouse guides mariners on the Hudson River near West Point. The current 10-meter-tall skeletal steel tower, built on a square cylindrical design, has a focal height of 12 meters. Its green light emits a quick flash every second. The original structure saw several replacements; a hexagonal wood tower was erected in 1872, followed by an octagonal wood tower with a lantern and gallery. The lighthouse is situated on Gee's Point, the easternmost tip of West Point, below the U.S. Military Academy campus. It offers a geographic range of 11 nautical miles, helping vessels navigate this stretch of the river.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for marking Gee's Point, which is the easternmost extremity of West Point, guiding river traffic near the U.S. Military Academy.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Green
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
Q G
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1853

Significant events: Original lighthouse replaced by hexagonal wood tower in 1872, later replaced by octagonal wood tower with lantern and gallery

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Newburgh(6.4 km)
USCG No.
39
ARLHS No.
USA-879

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 10m square cylindrical skeletal tower.

Location

City
Town of Highlands
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New York
Sea Region
Hudson River, marking Gee's Point, the easternmost extremity of West Point, below the campus of U.S. Military Academy
Latitude
41.3961°
Longitude
-73.9502°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Orange County Lighthouse displays the characteristic Q Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is West Point at 0.5 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Garrison (0.9 NM S), COLD SPRING (1.3 NM NNW), HIGHLAND FALLS (1.7 NM SSW), NEWBURGH (6.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Orange County Lighthouse 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 Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Orange County Lighthouse 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 Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Orange County Lighthouse 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.