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Pecks Ledge Light

(Peck's Ledge, Peck Ledge)

Norwalk, Connecticut

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Location: Norwalk Islands, Long Island Sound. Nearest city: Norwalk

41 04 39 N
73 22 11 W

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Accessibility: The lighthouse is not open to the public. It is best seen by boat.

Station established: 1906; Present lighthouse built: 1906
Automated: 1933

Construction material: Cast iron

Height of tower: 54 feet; Height of focal plane: 61 feet

Original optic: Fourth order Fresnel; Present optic: VLB-44 (LED)

Characteristic: Flashing green every 2.5 seconds

Active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation

Related sites

City of Norwalk

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Previous lighthouse (west to east): Sheffield Island Light

Next lighthouse (west to east): Penfield Reef Light

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