East Charity Shoal Light

East Charity Shoal Light is a lighthouse standing in the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent, positioned to warn vessels of dangerous shoals in this area. The structure rises roughly 12 meters from the water and remains visible from multiple vantage points along the shoreline.

This lighthouse was built in 1877 to improve safety for growing commercial navigation on the St. Lawrence River. Its construction came during a period of expanding trade between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic.

The National Register of Historic Places includes this lighthouse as a representation of American maritime engineering and navigation technology.

The lighthouse can be viewed from several spots along Cape Vincent's waterfront and surrounding areas. Clear weather offers the best visibility for observing the structure from various distances.

The structure was designed with reinforced engineering to withstand the extreme conditions of the St. Lawrence River, particularly ice formation and powerful currents. This robust construction reflects how maritime builders adapted their methods to local environmental challenges.

Location: Cape Vincent

Inception: 1877

Height: 12 m

GPS coordinates: 44.03699,-76.48111

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:40