Block Island Southeast Light
Block Island Southeast Light is a lighthouse located on Mohegan Bluffs at the southeastern corner of Block Island, Rhode Island. It was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1997 as one of the most architecturally sophisticated lighthouses built in the United States in the 19th century.
The Block Island Southeast Light in May, 2015 | |
| Location | South East Light Road, New Shoreham, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°9′12.3″N 71°33′7.7″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1875 |
| Foundation | Granite / Concrete / Brick |
| Construction | Red brick |
| Automated | 1990 |
| Height | 52 feet (16 m) |
| Shape | Octagonal pyramidal tower attached to dwelling |
| Markings | Natural with black lantern |
| Heritage | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places listed place, America's Most Endangered Places |
| Fog signal | Horn, 1 every 30 sec |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1875 |
| Deactivated | 1990-1994 |
| Focal height | 261 feet (80 m) |
| Lens | 1st order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 20 nautical miles (37 km; 23 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl Green 5 sec |
Block Island South East Light | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
U.S. National Historic Landmark | |
| Architect | US Light House Board; Tynan, T.H. |
| Architectural style | Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001131 (NRHP) 97001264 (NHL) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 6, 1990 |
| Designated NHL | September 24, 1997 |
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