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Whale Rock Light

Near Narragansett, Rhode Island

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This lighthouse no longer exists.

Location: Entrance to West Passage of Narragansett Bay

Nearest town: Narragansett

41 26 42 E
71 25 24 W

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Station established: 1882; Destroyed: 1938

Construction material: Cast iron

Height of focal plane: 73 feet

Optic: Fourth order Fresnel; Characteristic: Fixed red

Fog signal: Bell; double blow every 20 seconds

During their lighthouse cruises (May - October), Rhode Island Bay Cruises passes near the remains of this lighthouse.

Previous lighthouse: Point Judith Light

Next lighthouse: Beavertail Light

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