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Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl G 6s🇺🇸Connecticut, USOperational

This navigational tower, constructed in 1886, stands 14.9 meters tall with its focal plane at 17.5 meters. The green, sparkplug-style structure is located at Fenwick Point, marking the entrance to the Connecticut River. Its light emits a single green flash, visible for 14 nautical miles. Originally built to guide vessels into the harbor, it continues its function today. The lighthouse is also referred to as Breakwater Light or Outer Light.

Why it matters: The Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and marks the harbor channel at the mouth of the Connecticut River.

Background
Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse is a sparkplug lighthouse in Connecticut, United States, at Fenwick Point at the mouth of the Connecticut River near Old Saybrook, Connecticut. It is featured on the state's "Preserve the Sound" license plates. "That outer lighthouse is the symbol of Old Saybrook," town First Selectman Michael Pace said in 2007, when the town was making plans to buy the lighthouse from the federal government. The lighthouse is also known simply as "Breakwater Light" or "Outer Light". It is one of two built off Lynde Point in the nineteenth century. The other lighthouse, known as Lynde Point Light or more commonly as "Inner Light", is 75 years older than this lighthouse. The two lighthouses mark the harbor channel at the mouth of the Connecticut River.
Characteristic Signature
Fl G 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
17.5m
Geographic Range
14NM
Year Built
1886
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place
Admiralty No.
LLNR 22495
Wikidata
Q3378379
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Tower Height
14.9m
Tower Shape
navigation
Tower Color
green
City
Connecticut
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.2631°
Longitude
-72.3428°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do mariners identify Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Saybrook Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl G 6s — 1 green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NORTH COVE at 1.9 NM to the NW. Other ports served include OLD SAYBROOK (3.1 NM N), OLD LYME (3.7 NM N), BREWER PILOTS POINT (6 NM W), NIANTIC (8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saybrook Breakwater 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 Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse?+
Saybrook Breakwater 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 Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saybrook Breakwater 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.