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East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇺🇸Swan's Island, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse

The East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon, also called the Bunker Ledge Monument, is a 6-meter-high square pyramid constructed of granite. Painted white, this structure stands on East Bunker Ledge near Swan's Island, Maine. It was built to provide a visual reference for mariners navigating the waters. The daybeacon emits a white light with a 5-second flash cycle. Its nearest port is Matanuska, located 0.3 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This marker was important for identifying East Bunker Ledge, a hazard to local fishing and shipping vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s

Location

City
Swan's Island
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Maine
Sea Region
East Bunker Ledge, US
Latitude
44.1341°
Longitude
-68.4473°

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Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
granite

Structure: square granite pyramid, painted white

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Matanuska(0.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J0045
USCG No.
1-2070
ARLHS No.
USA-045
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse at night?+
East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Matanuska at 0.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include BERNARD (7.5 NM NNE), Little Deer Isle (13.5 NM NW), Brooksville (17.8 NM NW), NORTH HAVEN (18.3 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) 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.
How can I track vessels near East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near East Bunker Ledge Daybeacon (Bunker Ledge Monument) 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.