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Fort Carroll Lighthouse

🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Fort Carroll Lighthouse

Fort Carroll is a hexagonal man-made island fort situated in Maryland. Construction on the fort began in 1847. It served as a coastal defense structure. The fort is no longer operational.

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.2145°
Longitude
-76.5198°

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References & Identifiers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fort Carroll Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fort Carroll Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SPARROWS POINT at 1.8 NM to the E. Other ports served include DUNDALK (2.1 NM N), Curtis Bay, Baltimore (3 NM W), Edgemere (3.4 NM ENE), Baltimore (3.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fort Carroll Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Fort Carroll 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 Fort Carroll Lighthouse?+
Fort Carroll 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 Fort Carroll Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fort Carroll 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.