WayfarrowNew London Harbor Light
Lighthouse · Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut
New London Harbor Light is a lighthouse in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut. Connecticut has 34 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow, 7 of them in Southeastern Connecticut County.
It was built in 1801, in the first half of the 19th century, making it the oldest of the 28 in Connecticut with a recorded construction date; the tower stands about 89 feet tall (the tallest of 21 measured in Connecticut); its light sits 89 feet above the water; the light characteristic is recorded as Iso W 6s, R sector (a white light, equally on and off, repeating every 6 seconds), with a range of about 17 nautical miles; the recorded designer or builder is Abisha Woodward.
Status check, 2026-11: The station dates from 1760/61, but the current stone tower replaced the original one in 1801. New London Harbor Light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 41.3167° N, 72.0900° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1801 |
|---|---|
| Tower height | 89 ft |
| Focal height | 89 ft |
| Light characteristic | Iso W 6s, R sector |
| Range | 17 nautical miles |
| Designer / builder | Abisha Woodward |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 41.31666, -72.08997 |
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Questions
Where is New London Harbor Light?
New London Harbor Light is in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut, at 41.3167, -72.0900.
How many lighthouses are in Southeastern Connecticut County?
Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut has 7 lighthouses on record at Wayfarrow.
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