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Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Green 2.5s🇺🇸Greenwich, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse

This 16.5-meter round cast iron sparkplug tower, built in 1906, stands on a small island marking the entrance to Norwalk Harbor. Its structure incorporates a lantern with a double gallery, mounted on a concrete caisson, and includes integrated three-story keeper's quarters. The tower is painted white with a broad red band, while its lantern and caisson are black. The lighthouse emits a green flashing light every 2.5 seconds, visible for 12.8 nautical miles. It was repainted in 1997 and has undergone significant restoration efforts, with work completed in late 2020.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides recreational vessels entering Norwalk Harbor and warns mariners of Peck Ledge. Its distinctive sparkplug design and recent community-led restoration highlight its architectural and cultural significance.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl G 2.5s
Focal Height
18.5m
Geographic Range
12.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1906

Significant events: Repainted in 1997, endangered by vandalism and lack of maintenance, Coast Guard announced plans to shore up base in 2004, became available for transfer under NHLPA in May 2014, sold in September 2015 for $235,000 to Lighthouse Preservation Group LLC, sale closed in June 2016, extensive restoration work launched, work completed late in 2020

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Greenwich(1.8 km)
ARLHS No.
USA-588

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16.5m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
in 1997 but was endangered by vandalism and lack of maintenance
Material
cast iron

Structure: A 16.5m round cast iron sparkplug tower with lantern and double gallery, incorporating 3-story keeper's quarters and mounted on a concrete caisson. It is painted white with a broad red band, while the lantern and caisson are black.

Location

City
Greenwich
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Connecticut
Sea Region
Located on a small island in Westport off the entrance to Norwalk Harbor, at the mouth of the Norwalk River, serving mostly recreational vessels. Also known as Cockenoe.
Latitude
40.9824°
Longitude
-73.6230°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl Green 2.5s. 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 Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Greenwich at 1.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Port Chester (1.9 NM WNW), GREENWICH (2 NM N), OLD GREENWICH (2.4 NM NE), Rye (2.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses 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 Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses 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 Westport and Norwalk Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
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