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Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse

Fl (2) W 20s🇧🇸Bahamas, BSOperational

Location & Light Range

About Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse

This lighthouse, a white round concrete tower, was constructed in 1863. It stands 17 meters tall, with the light positioned at a focal height of 25 meters above sea level. The structure emits a white flash characteristic. In 1998, the light was temporarily extinguished. The tower's construction material is concrete.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 22 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) W 20s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
20s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
22NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1863

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4624
NGA No.
11940
Wikidata
Q28376331 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: White round concrete tower; 56. Temporarily extinguished (1998)

Location

City
Bahamas
Country
🇧🇸BS
Latitude
25.8236°
Longitude
-77.9008°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse at night?+
Great Stirrup Cay displays the characteristic Fl (2) W 20s — 2 white flashes every 20 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.
Which ports and harbors does Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Great Stirrup Cay at 0.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Little Stirrup Cay (1.8 NM WSW), Great Harbour Cay (5.7 NM SE), Gorda Cay (25.2 NM NE), San Andros (46.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Great Stirrup Cay 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.
What shipping routes pass near Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse?+
Great Stirrup Cay 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 Great Stirrup Cay Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Great Stirrup Cay 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.