Type:
Existing:
No
Download:
File Type:
jpeg (image/jpeg)
Photo Date:
1988
Photo Credit:
Robert Bachand Collection
Collection / Donor:
LOCATION
Location:
Off east entrance to Newport. Replaced Lightship
Latitude:
41° 25.35'
Longitude:
71° 23.22'
U.S. State:
Rhode Island
Country:
United States
OWNER & ACCESS
Open to Public:
No
STRUCTURE
Year Discontinued:
1989
Disposition:
Dismantled 1992
Year Tower Established:
1962
Tower Shape:
SQUARE
Tower Daymark:
Red Quarters, Black Substructure
Fog Signal Building?:
No
Keeper's Quarters?:
No
OPTICS
Original Optic Type:
Crouse Hinds DCE-36 airways beacon
Year Original Lens Installed:
1962
Private Aid:
No
USCG Access to Optics:
No
Entered by:
Entered Date:
Jan 11, 2022
Texas style lighthouse that replaced the light vessel of the same name.