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RomerShoalLight

GX7P+6G New York, NY, USA

Name and Location

The Romer Shoal Light is located in the waters off New York, United States, situated at approximately 40.5130123° N latitude and -74.0136773° W longitude, marking the Romer Shoal, a submerged reef in the Atlantic Ocean.

2. Construction and History

The Romer Shoal Light was constructed in 1968 during the Modern Era. It has been operational as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the busy shipping lanes of the Atlantic Ocean since its construction.

3. Architecture and Materials

The light is built with a steel and concrete structure featuring a skeletal tower design, standing at an impressive 145 feet (44 meters) tall, with a focal height of 140 feet (43 meters) above sea level.

4. Light and Navigation

The Romer Shoal Light emits a beam with a range of approximately 17 nautical miles (31 kilometers), exhibiting a Fl(3)W.15s characteristic pattern, flashing three times every 15 seconds. This aids mariners in navigating the surrounding waters.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not permitted to enter the lighthouse structure. For more information on visiting or accessing the area, consult with local authorities or maritime organizations.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the Romer Shoal Light offers a unique perspective on the surrounding waters and marine life, making it an important aid to navigation for mariners.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No notable stories or anecdotes are recorded at this location.

8. Technical and Operational Details

The light is automated, eliminating the need for manual operation. It continues to serve as an essential beacon for mariners.

9. Further Information

For more information on this location, consult relevant nautical charts or maritime organizations.

Details

NameRomerShoalLight
City
CountryUnitedstates
Coordinates40.5130123, -74.0136773
Year of construction1968
Construction materialSteelandconcretestructurewithaskeletaltowerdesign.
Focal height140feet(43meters)abovesealevel.
Tower height145feet(44meters)
Landscape typeAtlanticOcean,surroundedbywaterandvariousmarinespecies.
View descriptionTheviewfromtheRomerShoalLightoffersauniqueperspectiveonthesurroundingwatersandmarinelife,makingitanimportantaidtonavigationformariners.
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15scharacteristicpattern,meaningitflashesthreetimesevery15seconds.
Light range17nauticalmiles(31kilometers)