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Carquinez Strait Lighthouse

🇺🇸Northern California, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Carquinez Strait Lighthouse

The Carquinez Strait Lighthouse was completed in 1910 and first lit the same year. It is situated near Vallejo, California, in Northern California. This structure was once located approximately 20 miles inland from the mouth of San Francisco Bay. The lighthouse is no longer operational.

Background
Carquinez Strait Lighthouse is a lighthouse in California, United States. It was originally approximately 20 miles inland from the mouth of the San Francisco Bay near Vallejo, California.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

Location

City
Northern California
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.0677°
Longitude
-122.2136°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
1910

References & Identifiers

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Wikidata
Q5045947 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Carquinez Strait Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Carquinez Strait Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GLEN COVE at 0 NM to the E. Other ports served include Crockett (0.8 NM SSW), SELBY (1.7 NM WSW), Mare Island (1.7 NM W), Oleum (2.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Carquinez Strait Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Carquinez Strait 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 Carquinez Strait Lighthouse?+
Carquinez Strait 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 Carquinez Strait Lighthouse?+
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