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Governors Lighthouse

🇺🇸South Carolina, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Governors Lighthouse

This octagonal tower, standing 24 meters tall, displays black and white horizontal bands. It was built in 1985 and first lit in the same year. Its focal height reaches 15 meters above sea level. The lighthouse is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
15m

Construction & History

Year Built
1985

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands

Location

City
South Carolina
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
33.8598°
Longitude
-78.6372°
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Governors Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Governors Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is MYRTLE BEACH at 0.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Little River (1.5 NM ENE), Calabash (3.8 NM ENE), OCEAN ISLE FISHING (10.1 NM ENE), HUGHES (13.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Governors Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Governors 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 Governors Lighthouse?+
Governors 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 Governors Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Governors 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.