Lighthouse · Cape Vincent, New York
East Charity Shoal Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1877 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows one white flash every 4 seconds, seen up to 9 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The iron tower of the Vermilion, Ohio, lighthouse, moved here in 1935, stands on a crib in open water near the head of the St. Lawrence River, south of Kingston, Ontario; it is privately owned.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1877 |
| Light | Fl W 4s |
| Position | 44.0368°N, 76.4814°W |
| From By boat at East Charity Shoal | 2.2 km (1.4 mi), bearing 240° WSW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 1760; National Register 08000231 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from By boat at East Charity Shoal, 2.2 km (1.4 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
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- Cape Vincent Breakwater LighthouseLighthouse · 15 km
- Galloo Island LighthouseLighthouse · 17 km
- Stony Point Lighthouse (Henderson)Lighthouse · 26 km
- Horse Island LighthouseLighthouse · 29 km
- Rock Island LighthouseLighthouse · 46 km
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.