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Stamford Harbor Light

(Chatham Rock Light, Ledge Obstruction Light)

Stamford, Connecticut

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Location: Stamford Harbor
Nearest city: Stamford, Connecticut

41 00 48 N
73 32 31 W

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public. It can be seen distantly from points on shore; it is best seen by boat.

Station established: 1882; Present lighthouse built: 1882
Automated: 1953

Construction materials: Cast iron, brick

Height of tower: 60 feet; Height of focal plane: 80 feet

Original optic: Fourth-order Fresnel; Present optic: 200mm
Characteristic: Flashing white every four seconds

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Related Sites

Stamford Historical Society

City of Stamford

The Advocate Online

Previous lighthouse (west to east): Great Captain Island Light

Next lighthouse (west to east): Greens Ledge Light

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