Notes: The original West Point Light was replaced by a wooden hexagonal tower in 1872. A schooner destroyed the fog bell tower in 1921. The station was destroyed after being discontinued. Height of Focal Plane: 40 Characteristic and Range: Fixed white, visible for 11.5 nautical miles (1890) Description of Tower: 1872: White hexagonal tower with brown trimmings.
This light is not operational
Date Established: 1853 Date Deactivated: 1946 Current Use: Destroyed.
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