Rose Island Light, Historic lighthouse in Newport, United States
The Rose Island Light features an octagonal white tower rising 35 feet above the ground, with a 6th order Fresnel lens casting light across Narragansett Bay.
Built in 1870 atop Fort Hamilton's bastion from 1798, this lighthouse guided maritime traffic until 1970 when the Newport Bridge construction led to its deactivation.
The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation maintains this National Register of Historic Places site, educating visitors about maritime navigation and coastal defense systems.
Access to Rose Island Light requires boat transportation, and visitors can reserve overnight stays or participate in weekly lighthouse keeper programs.
The lighthouse follows an award-winning design by Vermont architect Albert Dow, sharing architectural features with Sabin Point, Pomham Rocks, and Colchester Reef lighthouses.
Location: Newport
Inception: 1870
Height: 11 m
GPS coordinates: 41.49549,-71.34273
Latest update: March 21, 2025 18:44
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