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Drum Point Lighthouse

R🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Drum Point Lighthouse

Drum Point Lighthouse stands in Maryland. The tower has a focal height of 14 meters above water. This structure is no longer operational. It is now open to the public as a museum.

Why it matters: Drum Point Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
R
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
14m

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.3312°
Longitude
-76.4634°

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5309067 →
OpenStreetMap
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Construction & History

Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

Visiting

Open to public
museum

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Drum Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Drum Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is JOHNSTOWN at 0.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Solomons (0.6 NM SSE), BOATEL CALIFORNIA (1.1 NM WSW), BLACKSTONE (2.6 NM WNW), WEEKS MARINE RAILWAY (2.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Drum Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Drum Point 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 Drum Point Lighthouse?+
Drum Point 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 Drum Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Drum Point 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.