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Battery Point Lighthouse

Fl W 30s🇺🇸Northern California, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Battery Point Lighthouse

Constructed in 1856, Battery Point Lighthouse stands 14 meters tall, with its light reaching 23.5 meters above sea level. This structure served the Northern California coast. The lighthouse is no longer operational. Its light exhibited a white characteristic.

Why it matters: Battery Point Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Background
Battery Point Light is a lighthouse in Crescent City, California, United States. It is registered as a California Historical Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as "Crescent City Lighthouse".

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 30s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
30s
Focal Height
23.5m

Construction & History

Year Built
1856
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m

Location

City
Northern California
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.7441°
Longitude
-124.2030°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Battery Point Lighthouse at night?+
Battery Point displays the characteristic Fl W 30s — 1 white flash every 30 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 Battery Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Battery Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Crescent City at 0.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Brookings (18.4 NM N), Selma (41.3 NM NE), TRINIDAD BAY (41.6 NM S), Gold Beach (42 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Battery Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Battery Point Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
What shipping routes pass near Battery Point Lighthouse?+
Battery Point Lighthouse is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Battery Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Battery Point 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.