Sunken Rock Light

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Sunken Rock Light
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Sunken Rock Light
LocationBush Island, St. Lawrence River, New York
Coordinates 44°20′44″N75°54′55″W / 44.34556°N 75.91528°W / 44.34556; -75.91528 Coordinates: 44°20′44″N75°54′55″W / 44.34556°N 75.91528°W / 44.34556; -75.91528
Constructed1847  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
FoundationStone on reef
ConstructionCast iron
Tower height9 m (30 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Tower shapeConical
MarkingsWhite with green lantern
Admiralty no.H2786  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
ARLHS no. USA828 OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
First lit1994
Focal height9 m (30 ft)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
LensSixth-order Fresnel lens
Characteristic Fl G 4s (flashing green 4 s)
USCG no.7-1335  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Sunken Rock Light is a lighthouse in Bush Island, New York. It was converted to solar power in 1988. It is maintained by the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation pursuant to an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard authorized under 14 USC 81.

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