Ambrose Channel

Ambrose Channel is the only shipping channel in and out of the Port of New York and New Jersey. The channel is considered to be part of and is located several miles off the coasts of Sandy Hook, New Jersey, and .
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Romer Shoal Light.

Lighthouse
Photo: Berentis, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a sparkplug lighthouse… is situated 2 miles west of Ambrose Channel.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fort Hancock and Breezy Point.

Hamlet
Photo: Wikijazz, Public domain.
is a former United States Army fort at Sandy Hook in , . is situated 3½ miles southwest of Ambrose Channel.

Neighborhood
Photo: Jim.henderson, Public domain.
is a neighborhood in the … is situated 4 miles northeast of Ambrose Channel.

Photo: David Reilly, CC BY 2.0.
are in .

Ambrose Channel

Latitude
40.51177° or 40° 30′ 42″ north
Longitude
-73.97542° or 73° 58′ 32″ west
Open location code
87G8G26F+PR
Geo­Names ID
5095172
Wiki­data ID
Q4741769
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Japanese—“Ambrose Channel” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Ambrose Channel”
  • Chinese: “安布羅斯航道”
  • Japanese: “アンブローズ水路”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Rockaway Point and West Brighton.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Swash Channel and Main Ship Channel.

Union County: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Elizabeth and Summit.

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