UPPER BAY PASSAIC V F RNG LT

[+Harry Dolphin]

KV4349

Per Google Maps, the location is correct. First observed in 1931, with no descrption. Not sure what V F means, but I'll assume that RNG LT is a 'range light'. It's listed as a 'navigation light'. I certainly do not see a light, so I logged it as a DNF.

The nearby KV4350 ROBBINS REEF LIGHT was first obwerved in 1930

[+NorthWes]

Range lights are meant to be seen on a particular line of approach as a 'light' - and are often masked from view unless you're on the range approach. This seems to be a front range light, which is seen lower than the corresponding rear range light. The actual 'light' appears to be the small object atop the concrete bastion in the center of your photo. Of course, I wasn't there on site to make the observation, but that's what I would've been looking for. I get to make navigation signs for 'private aids to navigation' up here, so have had to read up on the whole USCG navigation light & sign system. There's actually an online listing of Coast Guard-maintained lights on the East & West Coasts.

[ArtMan]

There's actually an online listing of Coast Guard-maintained lights on the East & West Coasts.

 

Interesting ... do you have a link to that USCG listing?

 

-ArtMan-

[NGS Surveyor]

Hi, They are called the USCG Light Lists - see: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pubs/LightLists/Lightlists.htm

 

GeorgeL

NGS