Lighthouses of New York Harbor Robbin's Reef Lighthouse

Robbin's Reef Lighthouse is passed daily by thousands of commuters who take the Staten Island ferry to and from work. The light is about 2 miles southwest of the Statue of Liberty and has guided mariners safely around the harbor's dangerous reefs for over 100 years. The brown and white cylindrical lighthouse stands as monument to the lady who "kept the good light" for over 30 years. Her name was Kate Walker and the captains in the harbor affectionately refer to Robbin's Reef as "Kate's Light". Kate was respected by all for her courage and stamina. She could be seen rowing her children to school each day on Staten Island and is responsible for saving many a stranded boater. When the US Coast Guard manned the light in 1939 they posted three men at the light, a job Kate performed by herself. Read Kate Walker's Story.