NEW LONDON, a city and port of entry in Connecticut, North America, situated on the western bank of the river Thames, about three miles from its mouth. The town is irregularly laid out, but has convenient public buildings, and several churches for various denominations of Christians. The harbour is the best in the state. It is defended by Fort Trumbull on the western side of the river, and by Fort Griswold on the eastern side, in Groton. A lighthouse has been erected upon a point which projects considerably into the Sound. The commerce is extensive,
and packets and steam-boats ply regularly between this port and New York. The population in 1836 was about 6000. Long. 72. 9. W. Lat. 41. 22. N.