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Bird Rock Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 15s🇧🇸Bahamas, BSInactive

Location & Light Range

About Bird Rock Lighthouse

Constructed in 1876, the Bird Rock Lighthouse is a white conical tower made of masonry. It rises 30.5 meters in height, with its light positioned 34 meters above sea level. The distinctive illumination pattern consists of two white flashes repeating every 15 seconds. This light had a geographic range of 22 nautical miles. The lighthouse has been temporarily out of service since 2015.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.(2)W. period 15s
Focal Height
34m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1876

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4792
NGA No.
12296
Wikidata
Q59155183 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30.5m
Tower Shape
conical
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White conical masonry tower. Temporarily extinguished (2015)

Location

City
Bahamas
Country
🇧🇸BS
Latitude
22.8452°
Longitude
-74.3599°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bird Rock Lighthouse at night?+
Bird Rock displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 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.
Is Bird Rock Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Bird Rock 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.
How can I track vessels near Bird Rock Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bird Rock 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.