Tongue Point Light

Tongue Point Light Lighthouse, also known as Bridgeport Breakwater or Bug Light, is a lighthouse on the west side of the Bridgeport Harbor entrance, in the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut in the United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[3]

Tongue Point Light
Bridgeport Breakwater
Bridgeport Breakwater Light
Connecticut
LocationBridgeport Harbor
Connecticut
United States
Coordinates41°09′59.8″N 73°10′39″W
Year first constructed1895
Automated1954
Foundationreinforced concrete pier
Constructioncast iron tower
Tower shapeconical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternblack tower and lantern
Tower height31 ft (9.4 m)
Focal height31 ft (9.4 m)
Original lensSixth order Fresnel lens
Current lens155 mm lens
Range5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi)
CharacteristicFl G 4s.
Admiralty numberJ0832
ARLHS numberUSA-1235
USCG number1-24635
Managing agentWisvest-Connecticut LLC[1][2]
Heritageplace listed on the National Register of Historic Places 
Tongue Point Lighthouse
Arealess than one acre
Built1894 (1894)
MPSOperating Lighthouses in Connecticut MPS
NRHP reference No.89001478[3]
Added to NRHPMay 29, 1990

History

The lighthouse was originally built at the end of a breakwater about 500 feet (150 m) offshore. In 1919, the shipping channel was widened and the lighthouse was moved 275 feet (84 m) inland. The light was automated in 1954. In 1967, the Coast Guard planned to remove the lighthouse but local boaters protested. The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation. A modern optic replaced the original sixth order Fresnel lens in 1988.

In 1990 Tongue Point Light was added to the National Register of Historic Places under reference number 89001478.[3][4]

From US Coast Guard web site
  • The Bridgeport Breakwater Light is also known as Tongue Point Light and/or Bug Light.
  • A keeper's quarters was not built at Bridgeport Breakwater Light. The keeper was responsible for Bridgeport Harbor and Bridgeport Breakwater.
  • The lighthouse was originally built at the end of a breakwater about 500 feet (150 m) offshore. In 1919, the shipping channel was widened and the lighthouse was moved 275 feet (84 m) inland.
  • In 1967 the Coast Guard planned to remove the lighthouse but local boaters protested. The lighthouse remains an active aid to navigation.

See also

References
  1. Tongue Point (Bridgeport Breakwater) The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 24 June 2016
  2. Connecticut Historic Light Station Information & Photography United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 24 June 2016
  3. "National Register Information System". National Park Service. Retrieved 2010-07-29.
  4. "National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet" (pdf). National Park Service. Retrieved 2010-07-29. and Accompanying 7 photographs.


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