# United States lightship Ambrose, United States: what it is and when to go

> United States lightship Ambrose is a visitor attraction in United States (New York City). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ambrose/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 14 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [southstreetseaportmuseum.org](https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/lightship-ambrose/)
- **Run by:** South Street Seaport Museum
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 40.70532, -74.00245

## What it is and where

United States lightship Ambrose is a visitor attraction in United States (New York City). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [New York City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/nueva-york/), where this site lists 142 more places to see, 5.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 40.70532, -74.00245; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 14 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.705317%2C-74.002448)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.705317%2C-74.002448)

- **Run by:** South Street Seaport Museum
- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit United States lightship Ambrose is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 24 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 26 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 06 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 54 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 39 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 37 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 53 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 06 |

In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Wavertree](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wavertree/): 1885 cargo ship · 49 m
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): Bridge in New York City, crossing the East River · 516 m
- [The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-porterhouse-at-fraunces-tavern/): Brewery · 767 m
- [Jane's Carousel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jane-s-carousel/): Carousel in Brooklyn, New York · 855 m
- [St. Paul's Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/capilla-de-san-pablo/): Historic church in Manhattan, New York City · 878 m

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is United States lightship Ambrose?

It is a visitor attraction in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit United States lightship Ambrose?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.

### How do you get to United States lightship Ambrose?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 14 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.705317%2C-74.002448) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Wavertree](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wavertree/), [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/), [The Porterhouse at Fraunces Tavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-porterhouse-at-fraunces-tavern/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/170207015), licensed under the ODbL. More about United States lightship Ambrose on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_lightship_Ambrose_(LV-87)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).