Sabin Point Light, Maritime navigation light in Providence River, Rhode Island, US
The lighthouse consisted of a two-story granite structure with a lantern room, standing 36 feet above the water surface in the Providence River.
The United States Congress allocated $42,000 for the construction of this navigational aid, which began operations on November 4, 1872.
The lighthouse keeper Charlie Whitford and his family maintained the facility for 27 years, representing the dedication of maritime workers in Rhode Island.
The structure contained a Sixth Order Fresnel Lens and included a fog bell that sounded every nine seconds to guide vessels through poor visibility conditions.
The lighthouse survived the 1938 hurricane despite severe flooding, during which the keeper's wife was swept away three times but managed to return.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: 1872
GPS coordinates: 41.76194,-71.37417
Latest update: March 11, 2025 07:19
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