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Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse

Fl WR 6s🇺🇸Maryland, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse

Bloody Point Bar Light is a sparkplug lighthouse situated in the Chesapeake Bay near Kent Island, Maryland. The tower stands 12 meters tall, with the focal plane positioned at 16.5 meters above the water. It emits a white and red light. The lighthouse has been operational since its construction, serving to mark the navigational channel.

Background
Bloody Point Bar Light is an early sparkplug lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay near Kent Island, Maryland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
16.5m

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.8333°
Longitude
-76.4000°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q4928091 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse at night?+
Bloody Point Bar displays the characteristic Fl WR 6s — 1 wr 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. The wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is QUEEN ANNE at 4.4 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include SOUTH RIVER (6.5 NM NW), WEST RIVER HARBOR (6.5 NM W), EDGEWATER (6.6 NM WNW), SAINT MICHAELS (8.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bloody Point Bar 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 Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse?+
Bloody Point Bar 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 Bloody Point Bar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bloody Point Bar 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.