Great Beds Light, Navigational lighthouse in Raritan Bay, New Jersey.
The five-story white conical tower stands 47 feet high on a black conical pier, featuring a fourth-order Fresnel lens that marks Great Beds Shoal.
The lighthouse began operations in 1880 after New York ceded underwater land for construction, with an initial federal appropriation of 34,000 dollars for the project.
The name derives from the extensive oyster beds in Raritan Bay, which New Jersey protected through conservation laws dating back to 1719.
The automated light system flashes red every 6 seconds and maintains visibility for 6 nautical miles, guiding vessels through the waters of Raritan Bay.
Two early lighthouse keepers, George Brennan and John E. Johnson, disappeared under mysterious circumstances during their service in the 1880s.
Location: South Amboy
Inception: 1880
GPS coordinates: 40.48666,-74.25304
Latest update: March 19, 2025 10:50
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