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Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

Iso W 6s🇺🇸North Carolina, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

This light serves as the rear range marker for the Bald Head Shoal Channel. It stands 21 meters above the water. The light displays a white signal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
21m

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Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
North Carolina
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
33.8962°
Longitude
-77.9818°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Southport at 2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include SOUTHPORT (2.3 NM NW), Sunny Point (6.8 NM NNE), BLUE WATER POINT (11.6 NM W), Wilmington (18.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear 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 Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear 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 Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bald Head Shoal Channel Range Rear 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.