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Cape Blanco Lighthouse

Fl W 20s🇺🇸Oregon, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape Blanco Lighthouse

The Cape Blanco Lighthouse, constructed in 1870, stands 18 meters tall. Its lamp casts a white light with a characteristic of a single flash. This light reaches a focal height of 75 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 26 nautical miles. The lighthouse structure is painted white. It has been operational since its first lighting in 1870.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Background
Cape Blanco Light is a lighthouse located on Cape Blanco, Oregon, United States, in Cape Blanco State Park.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
75m
Geographic Range
26NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1870
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
LLNR 595
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q1034264 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Oregon
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
42.8371°
Longitude
-124.5636°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape Blanco Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Blanco displays the characteristic Fl W 20s — 1 white flash every 20 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 Cape Blanco Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Blanco Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cape Blanco at 0.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Port Orford (5.9 NM SSE), Burleson (18.3 NM NNE), Gold Beach (25.6 NM SSE), Coos Bay (35.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Blanco Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape Blanco 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 Cape Blanco Lighthouse?+
Cape Blanco 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 Cape Blanco Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape Blanco 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.