Prudence Island
Description : The lighthouse was constructed in 1823 and originally sat on a dike off Goat Island further south in the Bay, where the Newport Harbor Light stands today. In 1851 the lighthouse was transported to Prudence Island where it remains. It is one of the few lighthouses in the United States to retain its original bird-cage lantern.
In the 1938 New England hurricane, five people, including the lighthouse keeper s wife, were washed out to sea and drowned when the keeper s house was swept away. The keeper was also washed into the sea, but was thrown back ashore and survived.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Flashing (Fl)
Number of Flashes:
1
Light Color:
Green / G
Interval of Flashing:
6s
Focal Height:
8.5m
Light Range:
6M
Location / Area / Island:
Rhode Island
Year Built:
1823
Operational:
Yes
Shape & Material
octagonal, granite blocks
Color of Structure
white
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel Name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| C FIGHTER | 0.33 | 55 |
| ENCORE | 0.95 | 181 |
| RAINBOW | 0.97 | 190 |
| SHAZ | 1.17 | 135 |
| MADAME GENEVA | 1.2 | 136 |
| BLACK DIAMOND | 1.2 | 135 |
| VOILA | 1.2 | 132 |
| DRINKABILITY | 1.21 | 131 |
| MELINKA | 1.22 | 138 |
| WA | 1.22 | 135 |
| DEERDANCER | 1.22 | 131 |
| VGER | 1.23 | 137 |
| MOONDANCE | 1.23 | 137 |
| RED SKY | 1.23 | 133 |
| REBEL | 1.24 | 137 |
| MAGIC CARPET | 1.25 | 135 |
| UXORIOUS IV | 1.25 | 133 |
| ITHAKA | 1.26 | 136 |
| KRAKEN | 1.26 | 136 |
| IRENE IV | 1.27 | 140 |
