West Bank Lighthouse
New York
West Bank Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1901. Its official name is West Bank Light. The tower stands 56 feet tall. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Romer Shoal Lighthouse, 2.3 mi away. It is best seen from the water or from shore.
West Bank Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Seen by boat or from shore
First lit
1901
Tower height
56 ft
Light 69 ft above water
Official name
West Bank Light
About West Bank Lighthouse
West Bank Light, officially West Bank Front Range Light, is a lighthouse in Lower New York Bay, within New York City, and acts as the front range light for the Ambrose Channel. It is currently active and not open to the public.
West Bank Lighthouse sits at 40.5380, -74.0428 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Romer Shoal Lighthouse (2.3 mi), Coney Island Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse (3.3 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting West Bank Lighthouse
West Bank Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access. Most people see it from shore or from a boat, and some local cruises pass close by.
- Heritage status
- National Register of Historic Places
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Lighthouses near West Bank Lighthouse
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Romer Shoal Lighthouse
2.3 mi away
Coney Island Lighthouse
3.1 mi away
Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse
3.3 mi away
Old Orchard Shoal Lighthouse
3.4 mi away
Fort Tompkins Lighthouse
4.7 mi away
Fort Wadsworth Lighthouse
4.7 mi away
Also close to West Bank Lighthouse: New Dorp Lighthouse 5.0 mi · Sandy Hook Lighthouse 5.7 mi · Staten Island Lighthouse 5.8 mi · Conover Beacon 8.1 mi · Waackaack Rear Range Lighthouse 8.1 mi · Robbins Reef Lighthouse 8.3 mi · Prince's Bay Lighthouse 9.2 mi · Chapel Hill Rear Range Lighthouse 9.7 mi
Questions about West Bank Lighthouse
Where is West Bank Lighthouse?
West Bank Lighthouse is in New York, at 40.5380, -74.0428. The nearest other lighthouse is Romer Shoal Lighthouse, 2.3 mi away.
Can you visit West Bank Lighthouse?
Not on foot. West Bank Lighthouse stands offshore or on an island without regular public access, so most people see it from the water or from shore.
Can you climb West Bank Lighthouse?
No. The tower at West Bank Lighthouse is not open for climbing.
When was West Bank Lighthouse built?
West Bank Lighthouse was first lit in 1901.
How tall is West Bank Lighthouse?
The tower is 56 feet (17 m) tall, and its light sits 69 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near West Bank Lighthouse?
The closest are Romer Shoal Lighthouse (2.3 mi), Coney Island Lighthouse (3.1 mi) and Elm Tree Beacon Lighthouse (3.3 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on West Bank Light (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.