Whale Rock Lighthouse

Near Narragansett, Rhode Island

More information: History / Bibliography / Postcards

Location: Entrance to West Passage of Narragansett Bay
Coordinates: 41 26 42 N   71 25 24 W

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This lighthouse no longer exists.

Station established: 1882
Destroyed: 1938

Construction material: Cast iron

Height of focal plane: 73 feet

Optic: Fourth order Fresnel lens

Characteristic: Fixed red
Fog signal: Bell; double blow every 20 seconds

During their lighthouse cruises (May - October), Rhode Island Bay Cruises passes near the remains of this lighthouse.


Previous lighthouse: Point Judith Light
Next lighthouse: Beavertail Light

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Narragansett, RI
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