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Tarrytown Lighthouse

Fl white🇺🇸Downstate New York, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Tarrytown Lighthouse

Also known as: Sleepy Hollow Light;Kingsland Point Light

Constructed in 1883, the Tarrytown Lighthouse is an 18-meter white tower. It first began illuminating the waters in the same year it was built. The lighthouse is no longer operational. Its light emitted a white flash.

Why it matters: This structure has been recognized for its historical significance and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Fl

Construction & History

Year Built
1883
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q7686723 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Downstate New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.0840°
Longitude
-73.8741°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tarrytown Lighthouse at night?+
Tarrytown displays the characteristic Fl white. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tarrytown Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tarrytown Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PHILIPSE MANOR BEACH at 0.6 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Tarrytown (0.6 NM SSE), Nyack (1.9 NM W), OSSINING (4.6 NM N), Briarcliff Manor (4.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tarrytown Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown Lighthouse?+
Tarrytown 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 Tarrytown Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tarrytown 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.