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Gasparilla Island Lighthouse

Iso WR 6s🇺🇸Western Florida, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gasparilla Island Lighthouse

The Gasparilla Island Light is a white tower standing 32 meters tall, with its focal plane also at 32 meters. It displays an isophase white light with a 6-second cycle, offering a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The light is situated on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island, within Gasparilla Island State Park.

Why it matters: This light marked the entrance to Boca Grande Pass, a waterway leading to Charlotte Harbor.

Background
The Gasparilla Island Lights are on Gasparilla Island in Boca Grande, Florida. The Port Boca Grande Lighthouse is on the southern tip of Gasparilla Island (located in Gasparilla Island State Park), and marked the Boca Grande Pass entrance to Charlotte Harbor.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso WR 6s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Iso
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Western Florida
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
26.7419°
Longitude
-82.2633°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
32m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gasparilla Island Lighthouse at night?+
Gasparilla Island displays the characteristic Iso 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 Gasparilla Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gasparilla Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Boca Grande at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Placida (5.5 NM N), BOCILLA ISLAND (6 NM ESE), PINELAND (7.5 NM SE), PINE ISLAND (11.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gasparilla Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gasparilla Island 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 Gasparilla Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gasparilla Island 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.