Episode 92 - Newport Harbor Lighthouse

About this episode

The episode discusses the Newport Harbor Lighthouse, its history, and holiday celebrations.

Also known locally as Goat Island Lighthouse, Newport Harbor Lighthouse was extended out onto a breakwater with its original tower being used in Prudence Island. The lighthouse and its city go all out for the holidays! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Lighthouse Lowdown! We will be back in 2026. References: The Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft of the US Coast Guard Newport Harbor Lighthouse Christmas Lighting Event Newport Harbor Lighthouse | Lighthouse Friends Keeper's Log Spring 2016 | USLHS

People in this episode

Hosts: Emily Straight, Vincent Bailey

Topics covered

• lighthouses
• Newport
• holiday celebrations
• Coast Guard
• maritime history

Keywords

• Newport Harbor Lighthouse
• Goat Island Lighthouse
• Christmas Lighting Event
• US Coast Guard
• maritime history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US Coast Guard, USLHS

Books & works: Keeper's Log Spring 2016

Places: Newport Harbor Lighthouse, Goat Island