Lighthouse · Dunkirk, New York
Dunkirk Lighthouse
The tower was first lit in 1875 and is still an aid to navigation. Its light shows a white light that goes dark briefly every 4 seconds, seen up to 16 nautical miles out. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tower and keeper's house on Point Gratiot in Dunkirk still use their 1857 third-order lens; the station is a lighthouse and veterans museum open May to October.
Open in the viewer from Dunkirk City Pier →
Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1875 |
| Light | Oc W 4s |
| Position | 42.4939°N, 79.3539°W |
| From Dunkirk City Pier | 1.5 km (0.9 mi), bearing 288° WNW |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. VII 3410; NOAA ENC; National Register 79001568 |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Dunkirk City Pier, 1.5 km (0.9 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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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.