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Sakonnet Lighthouse

Fl WR 6s🇺🇸Rhode Island, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Sakonnet Lighthouse

Construction of Sakonnet Lighthouse was completed in 1884, with the light first activated that same year. The tower reaches a height of 20 meters, with its focal plane situated 21 meters above mean high water. Its light displays both white and red characteristics. The lighthouse is no longer operational. The structure is a 20-meter concrete tower.

Why it matters: Sakonnet Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
21m

Construction & History

Year Built
1884
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m

Location

City
Rhode Island
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.4531°
Longitude
-71.2024°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sakonnet Lighthouse at night?+
Sakonnet displays the characteristic Fl WR 6s — 1 wr flash every 6 seconds. 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 Sakonnet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sakonnet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAKONNET at 0.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Newport (5.9 NM WNW), Newport (6.5 NM WNW), FORT WETHERILL STATE (7.1 NM WNW), MELVILLE (9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sakonnet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Sakonnet 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 Sakonnet Lighthouse?+
Sakonnet 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 Sakonnet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sakonnet 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.