Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse

🇺🇸Delaware, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse

The Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Light, sometimes referred to as the Green Hill Light, was situated west of Lewes, Delaware. This lighthouse became obsolete due to changes in the landscape, specifically the shifting of Cape Henlopen. Following its decommissioning, the structure was disassembled. It was subsequently relocated to Florida and reestablished as the Boca Grande Entrance Range Rear Light.

Background
The Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Light (also known as the Green Hill Light) was a lighthouse west of Lewes, Delaware. It was made obsolete by the shifting of Cape Henlopen and was disassembled and moved to Florida to become the Boca Grande Entrance Range Rear Light.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata
Q16974439 →

Location

City
Delaware
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.7898°
Longitude
-75.1684°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near US, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LEWES at 2.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include Ocean View (6.6 NM N), INDIAN RIVER (11.4 NM SSE), Bethany Beach (11.9 NM SSE), Big Stone (13.5 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Delaware Breakwater Range Rear 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 Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Delaware Breakwater Range Rear 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 Delaware Breakwater Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Delaware Breakwater Range Rear 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.