Fort Wadsworth Light, Historic lighthouse at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, United States
The Fort Wadsworth Light stands 15 feet tall with red brick construction and cylindrical shape, positioned at the entrance of New York Harbor.
Built in 1903 atop Battery Weed, this lighthouse guided vessels through the Narrows until 1965 when the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge construction made it obsolete.
The lighthouse represents maritime navigation history of New York Harbor, serving as a reminder of Staten Island's naval defense infrastructure.
Visitors can access the lighthouse grounds daily from 6 AM to 9 PM through the S51 bus service from Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
In 2005, volunteers restored the defunct lighthouse and converted its lighting system to operate entirely on solar power.
Location: Staten Island
GPS coordinates: 40.60581,-74.05394
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:12
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