Prudence Island Lighthouse, commonly known locally as Sandy Point Lighthouse, is located on Prudence Island, Rhode Island, and is the oldest 9-meter-tall, octagonal granite lighthouse in the state. Prudence Island can be reached by ferry from Bristol. From the ferry terminal to the lighthouse is a relatively easy walk of about one mile.
Prudence Island is the third largest island in Narragansett Bay after Aquidneck and Conanicut, belonging to the state of Rhode Island and part of the town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Prudence Island is also the largest island in the bay without a land connection to the mainland. It is accessible year-round by ferry service from Bristol, Rhode Island.
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island. Its population was 17,871 according to the 2020 U.S. Census. Portsmouth boasts numerous historical landmarks, a public golf course, a marina, antique shops, and more. Portsmouth also comprises four islands: Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island, and Hog Island.
