Orient Point Light
5Q7G+9G, Orient, NY 11957, USA
Name and Location
The Orient Point Light is located in Orient, New York, USA. Its address is 5Q7G+9G, Orient, NY 11957, USA, with a latitude of 41.1634701 and a longitude of -72.22361819999999.
Construction and History
The Orient Point Light was built in 1899 by the U.S. Lighthouse Board. Its original purpose was to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of the Long Island Sound. The light has undergone several transformations throughout its history, including automation in the mid-20th century. Today, the lighthouse serves as a museum and historic landmark.
Architecture and Materials
The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 14 meters (46 feet) with a focal height of 19.5 meters (64 feet).
Light and Navigation
The light's characteristic is a flashing white beam, oscillating every 5 seconds within a range of 14 miles (22.4 kilometers). The beacon has been automated since the mid-20th century.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can enter the museum and explore the lighthouse's interior. The surrounding area offers breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound and the surrounding landscape.
Notable Views and Landscape
From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy stunning vistas of the Long Island Sound, the surrounding landscape, and the nearby Plum Island. The lighthouse is situated in a scenic area with rolling hills, beaches, and marshlands. The Long Island Sound provides a habitat for various marine life, including fish, birds, and other wildlife.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No anecdotes or folklore available.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was decommissioned as an active aid to navigation in 1972. It is listed as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) since January 9, 2007 (#06001229), recognized for its cultural and historical significance.
Further Information
Directions: From New York City or other nearby locations, take Route 495 East towards Riverhead. Continue onto County Road 24 East, then turn left onto Sound Beach Boulevard. Follow signs for Orient Point Light.
Nearby attractions include the Orient State Park, the Long Island Maritime Museum, and the Southold Farmers' Market.
Details
| Name | Orient Point Light |
|---|---|
| City | Orient |
| Country | Usa |
| Coordinates | 41.1634701, -72.2236182 |
| Year of construction | 1899 |
| Historic significance | recognized for its cultural and historical significance |
| Architect | U.S. Lighthouse Board |
| Focal height | 19.5 |
| Tower height | 14 |
| Heritage status | true |
| Renovations | automated (mid-20th century) |
| Access description | From New York City or other nearby locations, take Route 495 East towards Riverhead. Continue onto County Road 24 East, then turn left onto Sound Beach Boulevard. Follow signs for Orient Point Light. |
| Accessible | true |
| Landscape type | scenic area with rolling hills, beaches, and marshlands |
| View description | stunning vistas of the Long Island Sound, the surrounding landscape, and the nearby Plum Island |
| Facilities | museum |
| Opening hours | true |
| Nearby attractions | The Orient State Park, The Long Island Maritime Museum, The Southold Farmers' Market |
| Light characteristic | flashing white beam, oscillating every 5 seconds within a range of 14 miles |
| Light range | 14 |
| Automated | true |