Old Orchard
Shoal lighthouse is situated about 3 miles off Great Kills Harbor
and is visible from the beach at Gateway National Recreation Area
at Great Kills. The light was constructed in 1893 and originall
served as the front range light for the Gedney Channel with the
Waackaack Beacon, which is no longer standing, as the rear range
light. The lighthouse was automated in 1955 and has a white
light with a red sector.
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