Prudence Island Light
Prudence Island Light, Coastal lighthouse in Portsmouth, United States.
The octagonal granite tower of Prudence Island Light stands 28 feet tall on Sandy Point, guiding vessels through Narragansett Bay.
Built in 1823 on Goat Island and relocated to Prudence Island in 1851, this structure represents the oldest lighthouse tower in Rhode Island.
Native Americans named the location Chibacoweda, meaning little place separated by passage, reflecting their understanding of the maritime landscape.
The lighthouse displays a green flash every six seconds with a fifth-order Fresnel lens, visible for six nautical miles across Narragansett Bay.
The lighthouse maintains its original bird-cage lantern, making it one of the few remaining examples of this design in the United States.
Location: Portsmouth
Inception: 1852
Height: 8.5 m
GPS coordinates: 41.60586,-71.30353
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:33
Rhode Island features remote villages, coastal areas, and rural landscapes. Lighthouses, historic buildings, parks, and gardens showcase the cultural heritage. Natural areas include trails, beaches, and birdwatching shelters.
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