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EastCharityShoalLight

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Name and Location

The East Charity Shoal Light is located in New York, United States, at coordinates -76.4811087, 44.036991. It serves as a privately managed aid to navigation.

Construction and History

The East Charity Shoal Light was constructed in 1885 during the Late 19th Century era. Its official name is the East Charity Shoal Light, with no local nickname documented. The lighthouse has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) since 1980, designated by the United States Department of the Interior.

Architecture and Materials

The structure was built using brick and stone materials. Its design is attributed to an unknown architect, with an architectural style classified under Late 19th Century Lighthouse Design.

Light and Navigation

The original light range was approximately unknown, with a characteristic pattern of Fl(3)W.15s. The lighthouse serves as a privately managed aid to navigation, no longer operational for maritime purposes.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is not open to the public and does not offer guided tours or on-site facilities. Visitors can view the exterior structure from a distance.

Notable Views and Landscape

The East Charity Shoal Light overlooks the surrounding waters of Lake Ontario, with a scenic view of the lake's shoreline. It is situated near unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No stories about former keepers have been recorded.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown feet (approximately unknown meters), with a focal height of unknown feet (approximately unknown meters). It is no longer automated.

Further Information

No notable photos or gallery mentions are available for this lighthouse.

Details

NameEastCharityShoalLight
CityNewYork
CountryUnitedstates
Coordinates44.036991, -76.4811087
Year of construction1885
Historic significancerichhistoryandarchitecturalsignificance
Architectural styleLate19thCenturyLighthouseDesign
Construction materialbrickandstone
Focal height[insertfocalheight]feet([insertfocalheight]meters)
Tower height[insertheight]feet([insertheight]meters)
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Light range[insertlightrange]