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Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
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Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet. More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse

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  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
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History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
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“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
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Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Building on the grounds of the Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • North Tower of the Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • The MysteryCannon<br />
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In 1841 the twin towers of the Navesink Light Station were refitted and the first Fresnel lenses used in an American lighthouse was installed in the light towers. During the rehabilitation, a cannon was found buried on the lighthouse grounds. It was placed in front of the Keeper’s quarters and for over a century was known as the “Mystery Cannon” of Twin Lights. There are still unanswered questions about the gun…but this is known. <br />
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The gun is a twelve-pounder ship’s cannon of the fourth quarter, 17th century, and of Dutch of Danish provenance.  The barrel is deeply incised with the marking “1756 XX J * Lopez.” The name and date led to speculation that the gun was a “pirate’s” cannon. A nice legend, but that’s all it is. Joseph Lopez was Keeper of Twin Lights when the gun tube was dug up in 1841, and obviously he inscribed his name on the barrel.<br />
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Was the Twin Lights Mystery Cannon part of the American defenses at the Highlands?<br />
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Or was it a fog signal cannon fired at regular intervals during foggy weather to warn ships they were approaching the shore?  Pirate gun…defensive weapon…signal cannon…its purpose at Twin Lights is not exactly known. The cannon is still something of a mystery.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
The Light Keepers<br />
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Keeping the lights lit and in good working order required a Principal Keeper, or head, keeper and three assistant keepers. Over the years, more than a dozen Principal Keepers and seventy assistants served at Twin Lights. Their primary duty was to maintain the light from sunset to sunrise. Other duties included trimming the wick, winding the clockwork mechanism that rotated the light, replenishing the oil supply, and later when the South Tower was electrified, ensuring the machinery in the powerhouse was operating all night long. The keepers also had to maintain the buildings and grounds. <br />
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The keepers and their families lived in quarters specifically designed for this purpose. The Principal and First Assistance Keepers had the most spacious quarters with four to five rooms each located in the center section of the lighthouse. The other two assistant keepers lived in the lower gallery sections to either end of the building. In door plumbing, electric, and central heating were not installed until the 1920’s.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation <br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink,a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation<br />
<br />
“ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
The Electric Powerhouse<br />
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The United States Lighthouse Service installed an electrically lit lens in the South Tower of Navesink Twin Lights, in 1898. To provide the electricity for the arc lamp, a powerhouse containing two large engines and electric producing dynamos had to be built. The original wood building was later replaced with the current brick structure.<br />
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Nineteen years of continuous operation took a toll on the equipment. Costly repairs led to a decision by the Lighthouse Service to replace the lamp mechanism with incandescent oil vapor, and in 1917 the powerhouse was shut down. It was not until 1924 that the beacon was again lit by electricity, but by then commercial power was available and there was no need for the lighthouse to have generators. A notation in the keeper's station log from May 1927, reported that the old engines and dynamos had been removed. Stripped of the equipment, the brick structure became a workshop and garage. Keeper Murphy Rockette, found another use for the building. In 1948, he held a wedding reception there.
  • Twin Lights of the Navesink, a New Jersey State Historic Site<br />
<br />
History of the Navesink Lightstation <br />
<br />
 “ …for to the Northward off us we saw high hills. This is a very good land to fall with, and a pleasant land to see” —Robert Juet, explorer, 1609<br />
<br />
Situated 200 feet above sea level atop the Navesink Highlands, Twin Lights has stood as a sentinel over the treacherous coastal waters of northern New Jersey since 1828. It overlooks the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Raritan Bay, New York skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. Named Navesink Lightstation, it became known as the “Twin Lights of Highlands” to those who used its mighty beacons to navigate. As the primary seacoast light for New York Harbor, it was the best and brightest light on the Atlantic Coast for generations of seafarers. Many a life and cargo were saved by the sweep of its beacons.
  • Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
  • Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
  • Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
  • Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
  • Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
  • Barnegat Lighthouse, colloquially known as "Old Barney", is located in Barnegat Lighthouse State Park on the northern tip of Long Beach Island, in the borough of Barnegat Light, New Jersey, in the United States. It sits along the Barnegat Inlet.  More: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnegat_Lighthouse</a>
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