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Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse

F White🇺🇸Maurice River Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse

This brick lighthouse, standing 51.5 meters tall with a focal height of 51 meters, was built in 1857. It displays a white light with a characteristic of a single white flash. The tower is painted white with a broad black band positioned about two-thirds of the way up its height. Operational from its first lighting in 1857, the lighthouse experienced a period of inactivity from 1933 until its reactivation in 1997. Subsequent years saw major tower restoration in 1998, reconstruction of the keeper's house in 2000-2001 after a fire, and the development of a park in 2014. A National Park Service grant for further restoration was awarded in 2024.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is charted as a landmark, sharing its design with Barnegat Light, and was one of the first tall brick towers built by the U.S. Lighthouse Board.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
51m
Geographic Range
18.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1857
Heritage Status
charted as a landmark

Significant events: inactive 1933-1997, reactivated 1997, major tower restoration 1998, keeper's house reconstructed 1998, keeper's house destroyed by fire, second keeper's house reconstruction 2000-2001, park developed 2014, NPS grant for restoration 2024

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cape May(16.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J1238.
ARLHS No.
USA-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
51.5m
Tower Color
white
Material
brick

Structure: A 51.5m brick tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a broad black band about 2/3 of the way up.

Location

City
Maurice River Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New Jersey
Sea Region
Located at Pacific Avenue and Vermont Street in Atlantic City, near an inlet, sibling of Barnegat Light.
Latitude
39.1959°
Longitude
-75.0274°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Atlantic County Lighthouse displays the characteristic F White. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PORT NORRIS at 2.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include LEESBURG (3.1 NM NNE), Port Elizabeth (6.9 NM NNE), Fairton (13.5 NM NW), Cape May (14.1 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Atlantic County Lighthouse Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.