Watch Hill Light, Maritime navigation lighthouse in Westerly, United States.
The granite lighthouse stands 45 feet tall at the entrance of Fishers Island Sound, marking the eastern passage for maritime traffic.
President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the construction of the first wooden lighthouse in 1806, which operated until its replacement in 1856.
The Watch Hill Lighthouse Museum contains maritime artifacts, including an original Fresnel lens and documents from former lighthouse keepers.
Visitors can explore the museum during summer afternoons from Tuesday to Thursday between 1 PM and 3 PM, with extended hours after Labor Day.
The lighthouse beam reaches 16 nautical miles across the waters, guiding vessels through one of New England's key maritime passages.
Location: Westerly
Inception: 1808
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 41.30390,-71.85840
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:15
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