Rose Island Lighthouse

The Rose Island Lighthouse is situated on Rose Island in Narragansett Bay, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

• The lighthouse can only be accessed by boat, and visitors must pay a fee to the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation to spend time at the site.

History

Built in 1870, the Rose Island Light was one of a group of New England lighthouses designed by Vermont architect Albert Dow. It stands atop a bastion of Fort Hamilton, which was constructed between 1798 and 1800.

The lighthouse was abandoned as a functioning aid to navigation in 1970 with the construction of the Newport Bridge nearby.

Architecture

The Rose Island Light is an award-winning design by Albert Dow. The building's materials are not specified in available information.

Light Characteristics

The lighthouse features a white light with a range of 2 nautical miles and a period of 6 seconds, emitting a sequence of one followed by five flashes (1+(5)).

The light was relit as a private aid to navigation in 1992.

Current Status

The Rose Island Lighthouse is currently maintained and operated by the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation on behalf of the City of Newport. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1987.

Heritage Status

The lighthouse was designated as a historic site with heritage value, reportedly in 1984, when the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation was founded to restore it.

Notable Historical Events

None mentioned in available information.