Lighthouse Hit by Barge, Damage Underestimated | Albany News

A historic Hudson River lighthouse, already crumbling and listed as one of America’s most endangered sites, suffered catastrophic damage when a Carver Companies barge struck it in April last year. Though the Coast Guard initially estimated $50K in damages — deeming it not a “serious marine incident” — engineers later revealed repairs could cost over $3.5 million. The tugboat captain admitted losing control in rough weather, but his report never reached authorities. Despite submitting detailed evidence, the Coast Guard refused to reopen the case. Meanwhile, Carver Companies remains unresponsive, and the Army Corps of Engineers plans to begin preservation work in 2027 — leaving the iconic structure teetering on the brink. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b5d4515108692212