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Greens Ledge Lighthouse,
Rowayton (Norwalk), CT
*Dates of operation~~ 1902-present
*Building Material~~ Cast iron on concrete caisson
*Tower~~ 52 feet
*Elevation~~ 14 feet above sea level
*Markings~~ Upper 1/2 white, lower 1/2 brown on black pier
*Light Pattern~~ Alternating red and white flashes every 12 seconds
*Existing Buildings~~ Keeper's quarters (integral to lantern), breakwater, boat landing
*Automated~~ 1972
*Original Lens~~ Fourth Order Fresnel
*Current Lens~~ 190mm
*Open to Public?~~ No
*Current Owner~~ U. S. Coast Guard
*Waterway Location~~ Long Island Sound, Norwalk Harbor
*Significant Feature~~ Replaced
Sheffield Island Light. After the great 1938 Hurricane, the
lighthouse developed a slight list, which still exists.

                      LINKS
Jeremy D'Entremont's lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthouse.cc/greensledge/

National Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/greens.htm

Lighthouse Friends" lighthouse info and history
http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=785
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