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Wickford Harbor Lighthouse

Fl G 6s🇺🇸Rhode Island, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Wickford Harbor Lighthouse

This lighthouse was constructed in 1882 as a square wooden tower, connected to a one-and-a-half-story keeper's residence. It stood on Old Gay Rock, situated on the south side of the entrance to Wickford Harbor. The lighthouse is located on the west side of Narragansett Bay. The original structure was deactivated and removed in 1930. A black steel skeleton tower replaced it.

Background
Wickford Harbor Light, now officially Wickford Harbor Light 1, was built in 1882 as a square wood tower attached to a 1+1⁄2-story keeper's dwelling on Old Gay Rock on the south side of the entrance to Wickford Harbor on the west side of Narragansett Bay. It was deactivated and torn down in 1930 and replaced with the current black steel skeleton tower.

Light & Optic

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

Construction & History

Year Built
1882

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4.5m

Location

City
Rhode Island
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.5726°
Longitude
-71.4369°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wickford Harbor Lighthouse at night?+
Wickford Harbor 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 Wickford Harbor Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wickford Harbor Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is WICKFORD at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Davisville (2.7 NM NNE), SAUNDERSTOWN (3.9 NM SSE), EAST GREENWICH (5.3 NM N), Newport (6.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wickford Harbor Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Wickford Harbor 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 Wickford Harbor Lighthouse?+
Wickford Harbor 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 Wickford Harbor Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wickford Harbor 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.