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Saybrook Daybeacon Lighthouse

🇺🇸Old Saybrook, USOperational

The Saybrook Daybeacon is a pyramidal granite tower located at the north end of the east breakwater in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Standing 7 meters tall, the structure is topped by a mast that carries a white globe. Its construction material is granite, and it was reportedly painted by the crew of the Coast Guard icebreaker Penobscot Bay. This daybeacon serves as a distinctive visual marker for navigating the coastal waters.

Why it matters: This daybeacon marks the precise end of the east breakwater, a critical navigational point for vessels entering or leaving the area.

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
by the crew of the Coast Guard icebreaker Penobscot Bay
Material
granite

Structure: pyramidal granite tower topped by a mast carrying a white globe

Nearest Port
Essex(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J0746
USCG No.
1-22510
ARLHS No.
USA-462
City
Old Saybrook
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Connecticut
Sea Region
north end of the east breakwater
Latitude
41.2687°
Longitude
-72.3381°
Flag
Type
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Which ports and harbors does Saybrook Daybeacon Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saybrook Daybeacon Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is NORTH COVE at 1.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include OLD SAYBROOK (2.8 NM NNW), OLD LYME (3.4 NM N), BREWER PILOTS POINT (6.2 NM W), NIANTIC (7.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saybrook Daybeacon Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saybrook Daybeacon 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 Daybeacon Lighthouse?+
Saybrook Daybeacon 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 Daybeacon Lighthouse?+
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