Ambrose Channel, 1823-1967
Location & historical notes: Ambrose Channel, New York, off the entrance to New York Bay, east and south of Sandy Hook, 6.2 miles and 097 degrees from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse. The station was ultimately replaced by the Ambrose Light Tower.
Yacht Races Rounding Sandy Hook Lightship Late 1800's
The station was originally named "Sandy Hook" from 1823-1908.
Lightships assigned:
1829-1838: Station Discontinued
*** 24 June 1960 Relief Lightship Sunk on Station !***
Ambrose Channel Lightship then and now.
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