Tag: “Sandy Hook”

15 photos found.

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   Sandy Hook Bay

   This is one of the many views of the bay from the beaches of Sandy Hook, New Jersey at the Gateway National Recreation Area.

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   Behind the Trees

   A view of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse in Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

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   Gateway National Recreation Area - SANDY HOOK

   Along the main entrance to Sandy Hook in New Jersey, is this sea wall. Its main function is to help prevent flooding of the area during storms.

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   Sandy Hook Lighthouse

   Sandy Hook Lighthouse is located in the center of the Fort Hancock complex at Sandy Hook. It is the longest continuos operating lighthouse in America since 1764.

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   Light Beyond the Battery

   This is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse as seen from inside the mortar battery at Fort Hancock.

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   Fort Hancock - Sandy Hook

   The now defunct Fort Hancock is a fabulous spot for history buffs and beach lovers. located toward the end of the peninsula known as Sandy Hook.

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   Beach House

   This is one of the beach houses along the ocean at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area, making it the northeast most portion of New Jersey and the Jersey Shore.

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   Officer Quarters

   This row of quarters were used by members of the U.S. Army assigned to Fort Hancock.

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   Entrance to the Battery

   This is the entrance to the mortar battery at Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, New Jersey.

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    Sandy Hook from the Highlands

    This is a view of Sandy Hook as seen from the Highlands. On the horizon a small white spot can be seen which is the Sandy Hook Lighthouse.