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RobbinsReefLight

MW4M+XV Bayonne, NJ, USA

Name and Location

The Robbins Reef Light is located at MW4M+XV Bayonne, NJ, USA (40.6573755° N, 74.0653613° W) on the Hudson River.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in 1883 and has a rich history of operation and preservation. After her husband John's death in 1890, Keeper Kate Walker (1848-1931) took over the responsibility of maintaining the light until 1919. The lighthouse is part of the Noble Maritime Collection and is recognized as a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) site (#06000631).

Architecture and Materials

The structure stands 55 feet (16.76 meters) tall with a focal height of 45 feet (13.72 meters). It is made of stone and iron, featuring a distinctive octagonal shape.

Light and Navigation

Although the Robbins Reef Light is no longer in operation, it remains an important aid to navigation for mariners on the Hudson River.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse to learn about its history and significance. The Noble Maritime Collection manages the Robbins Reef Light and its surrounding properties. For visiting information, please check with the managing authority.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the observation deck, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Hudson River and surrounding Bayonne.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no notable anecdotes or folklore associated with this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

No technical and operational details are available for this lighthouse.

Further Information

For further information on the Robbins Reef Light, please visit the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), Noble Maritime Collection, or NOAA's National Data Buoy Center.

Details

NameRobbinsReefLight
CityBayonne,NJ
CountryUsa
Coordinates40.6573755, -74.0653613
Websitehttps://noblemaritime.org/robbins-reef-lighthouse-a-home-in-the-harbor
Year of construction1883
Events
Historic significanceNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces(NRHP)site(#06000631)
Keeper storiesKeeperKateWalker(1848-1931)tookovertheresponsibilityofmaintainingthelightuntil1919.
Stories
Architectural styleoctagonalshape
Construction materialstoneandiron
Focal height45feet(13.72meters)
Tower height55feet(16.76meters)
FacilitiesLimitedparkingandrestrooms
Light characteristic
Light range