Point Comfort Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Point Comfort Lighthouse
Point Comfort Lighthouse was established in 1856 to assist mariners navigating Sandy Hook Bay in Keansburg, New Jersey. This light marked a point for safe passage in the busy waterway. While its exact period of operation is not precisely documented, its presence served as a significant aid for vessels entering and exiting the bay. Maritime traffic needs and coastal navigation practices have changed over time, leading to the discontinuation of the light. The point no longer features an active beacon, though the surrounding area remains a lively coastal region.
Why it matters: The light was a navigational aid for maritime traffic entering or leaving Sandy Hook Bay.
Tower & Structure
Structure: Point Comfort Lighthouse, established in 1856, once graced the shores of Sandy Hook Bay in Keansburg, New Jersey. Its purpose was to guide mariners navigating the waters of this busy waterway, marking the point for safe passage. While the original structure's exact operational lifespan remains somewhat shrouded in time, its presence marked a crucial navigational aid for vessels entering or leaving the bay. Over the years, the needs of maritime traffic evolved, and the landscape of coastal navigation changed. Today, the light that once shone from Point Comfort is no more; the point itself no longer hosts an active beacon. The area around Keansburg and Sandy Hook Bay continues to be a vibrant coastal community, but the specific light that once defined Point Comfort's navigational role has faded into history, leaving only its legacy as a former guardian of the bay.
Location
- City
- Brigantine
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- New Jersey
- Sea Region
- Sandy Hook Bay in Keansburg
- Latitude
- 39.3948°
- Longitude
- -74.3895°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1856
Significant events: Light discontinued
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Atlantic City(1.8 km)
- ARLHS No.
- USA-934
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