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Fishing Battery Lighthouse

Fl WR 6s🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Fishing Battery Lighthouse

Fishing Battery Light, built in 1921, is a square steel tower with a focal height of 11.5 meters. It exhibits a white and red light. This structure marked the final lighthouse in Maryland constructed by John Donahoo. Although the original light is no longer operational, it remains standing. A modern steel tower has since been erected adjacent to the original structure.

Background
Fishing Battery Light was the last lighthouse constructed in Maryland by John Donahoo. While still standing, it has been supplanted by a steel tower which stands adjacent to it.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
11.5m

Construction & History

Year Built
1921

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J2368
USCG No.
2-27630
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q5454999 →
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Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.4940°
Longitude
-76.0850°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fishing Battery Lighthouse at night?+
Fishing Battery displays the characteristic Fl WR 6s — 1 wr flash every 6 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. The wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fishing Battery Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fishing Battery Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HAVRE DE GRACE at 3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Perryman (7.6 NM WSW), OTTER CREEK (8.9 NM WSW), GEORGETOWN BASIN (12.1 NM SE), GREGG NECK BOAT YARD (13 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fishing Battery Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Fishing Battery 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 Fishing Battery Lighthouse?+
Fishing Battery 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 Fishing Battery Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fishing Battery 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.