Fort Wadsworth Light

The Fort Wadsworth Light was constructed in 1903 on Battery Weed atop Staten Island in New York Harbor.

The lighthouse played a crucial role in illuminating the Narrows, the entrance to the harbor.

Architecture and Construction

The tower height of the Fort Wadsworth Light is approximately 65 feet (20 meters).

Its focal height is reportedly around 100 feet (30 meters), allowing it to illuminate the surrounding waters.

The lighthouse was built using traditional construction materials for its time period, although specific details are not available.

Light Characteristics

The light emitted by the Fort Wadsworth Light was visible for 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi).

Its pattern is believed to have been a fixed beam, although this information is uncertain.

The lighthouse's light characteristics were rendered obsolete with the opening of the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge in 1965.

Current Status

The Fort Wadsworth Light was converted to solar power by volunteers in 2005 and remains operational today.

However, it has been reported that the lighthouse is no longer actively manned or automated.

Location and Accessibility

The Fort Wadsworth Light is located on Staten Island, New York Harbor, under the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge.

The address of the lighthouse is Dock Road.

Visitors can access the site by car or public transportation.

Heritage Status

The Fort Wadsworth Light has been designated as a notable landmark in its area, although specific details regarding its heritage status are not available.

Notable Historical Events

• Fort Wadsworth was part of the transfer of Fort Wadsworth from the Navy to the National Park Service in March 1995 as part of Gateway National Recreation Area.