North Dumpling Lighthouse

Location: In Fishers Island Sound (north of Fishers Island's North Hill).

Description: 31 feet; fixed white light; red brick, two story structure. Light was moved to a steel tower in 1959, then returned to the lighthouse.

History of light:

• 1849: Constructed.

• 1871: Rebuilt.

• 1959: Automated.

• 1980: Rebuilt.

• 1986: Bought by present owner.

Current use: Active aid to navigation.

The surrounding area:

Public access? No. The island is privately owned. But it may be viewed by boat.

Similar Lights: This light has been modified a great deal from its original structure.

Other information: The island (and light) is currently owned by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway Scooter and portable dialysis machine.

North Dumpling Lighthouse