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Chesapeake Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Chesapeake Lighthouse

The Chesapeake Lighthouse stands 12 meters tall, with its focal plane situated at 19 meters above the water. This structure emits a white light. The lighthouse is no longer in operation.

Why it matters: This lighthouse holds a heritage status of 2.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Focal Height
19m

Construction & History

Heritage Status
2

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata
Q7457261 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.2856°
Longitude
-76.6088°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Chesapeake Lighthouse at night?+
Chesapeake displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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 Chesapeake Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chesapeake Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Baltimore at 2.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Lansdowne-Baltimore (3.7 NM SSW), DUNDALK (4.3 NM ESE), Curtis Bay, Baltimore (4.3 NM SSE), SPARROWS POINT (7.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chesapeake Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake Lighthouse?+
Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chesapeake 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.