Ambrose
New York, United States
It was the first lightship in the world to be equipped with electric light.
Ambrose is a former lightship, hull number WLV-512, which served as a floating lighthouse at the approach to New York Harbor. Built in 1907, it was the first such vessel equipped with an electric light. It is now part of the South Street Seaport Museum and is moored at Pier 16. Visitors can board it to learn about the history of maritime navigation and the life of a lightship crew. It represents an important element of New York's maritime heritage.
- Visit time: 45 min
- Website: southstreetseaportmuseum.org/lightship-ambrose
How long does it take to visit Ambrose?
Plan about 45 min.
Nearby
- Wavertree — 50 m
- South Street Seaport — 60 m
- Titanic Memorial Lighthouse — 260 m
- Jeremy's Ale House — 260 m
- Brooklyn Bridge — 520 m
- Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church — 560 m
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