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Location: North of Newport Harbor; Nearest city: Newport 41 29 44 N 71 20 34 W MapQuest Link Accessibility: Rose Island is accessible by ferry from Newport or Jamestown. Check the website of the Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation for information on tours and directions. Station established: 1870; Present lighthouse built: 1870 Deactivated: 1971; Relighted 1993 Construction materials: Wood with masonry foundation Tower height: 35 feet; Height of focal plane: 48 feet; Original optic: Sixth-order Fresnel Characteristic: Flashing white every six seconds Other buildings still standing: 1912 brick oil house, fog signal building Private aid to navigation/guest house. Managed by: Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation P.O. Box 1419 Newport, RI 02840-0997 (401) 847-4242

July 2 to Labor Day, 2007 Lighthouse Tours - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily Guided tours of the self-sufficient lighthouse and grounds, including the 200-year-old Fort Hamilton restoration project. Picnic tables and public toilets available. Landing fee $3 per person. Ride the Jamestown-Newport Ferry and save $1 per person. OFF-SEASON: After Labor Day, group and school tours are offered by appointment. Call (401) 847-4242 to reserve a date.

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