Ambrose Light, often called Ambrose Tower, was the light station at the convergence of several major shipping lanes in Lower New York Bay, including Ambrose Channel, the primary passage for ships entering and departing the Port of New York and New Jersey.
The tower, which was owned and maintained by the United States Coast Guard, was located at 40°28′N73°50′W / 40.46°N 73.83°W / 40.46; -73.83.
On July 25, 2008, the Coast Guard announced that Ambrose Light, which was severely damaged when a tanker struck it on November 3, 2007, would be dismantled.[1]
The removal work was done by Costello Dismantling Co. in September 2008. The tugboats Sea Wolf, Sea Bear and Miss Yvette assisted. The Coast Guard has replaced the light with flashing buoys.[2]
^U.S. Coast Guard (July 25, 2008). "Ambrose Light to be deconstructed after 41 years of service Archived 2008-09-24 at the Wayback Machine". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-07-25.
^Yanchmus, Dom.
"Ambrose Light, deemed obsolete, passes into history". Professional Mariner. Retrieved on 2009-02-07.
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