Staten Island Light, Lighthouse on Richmond Hill, Staten Island, United States
The Staten Island Light features an octagonal brick tower structure painted in yellow with a black lantern, reaching a height of 27 meters.
The Staten Island Light, constructed in 1912, represents one of the last brick lighthouses built in the United States and operates with West Bank Light.
The Staten Island Light received recognition as both a National Register of Historic Places listing and a New York City Landmark for its maritime significance.
The lighthouse remains operational 24 hours daily with a fixed white light visible for 18 nautical miles, guiding vessels through Ambrose Channel.
The lighthouse contains a second-order Fresnel lens system and stands at an elevation that makes its focal plane reach 70 meters above sea level.
Location: Staten Island
Inception: 1912
Height: 27 m
GPS coordinates: 40.57606,-74.14125
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:22
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