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New Dungeness

3 Crabs Road

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New Dungeness Lighthouse

The New Dunganess Lighthouse has been an aid to navigation on the Strait of Juan de Fuca since 1857.

History

  • The current tower is 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall, but was originally 26 feet (7.9 meters) when first constructed.
  • The lighthouse features a white conical tower on a dwelling.

Light Characteristics

  • The New Dunganess Lighthouse emits a white light with a range of 18 nautical miles and a period of 5 seconds.
  • It also features a fog signal, emitting a horn sound at intervals of 30 minutes.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status as a museum is not confirmed.

Location and Accessibility

  • The New Dunganess Lighthouse is located on the Dungeness Spit in the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge near Sequim, Clallam County, Washington.
  • It can be accessed via 3 Crabs Road.

Heritage Status

The lighthouse has been designated as a National Historic Landmark (NHL) with reference number 93001338.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the New Dunganess Lighthouse.

Details

NameNew Dungeness
City
CountryUnited States
Coordinates48.181797, -123.11033
Current useactive aid to navigation