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Great Wicomico River Lighthouse

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About Great Wicomico River Lighthouse

Also known as: #Great Wicomico River (?)

A steel skeletal tower on a screwpile foundation first lit in 1889 guided mariners near the mouth of the Great Wicomico River in the Chesapeake Bay. The original hexagonal cottage screwpile lighthouse was demolished in 1967. A new steel skeletal tower was then built on the same screwpile foundation. This replacement light served until 2015, when it was deactivated and its light and platform removed. The site is now marked by stakes.

Why it matters: Its long service marked a significant point for maritime safety in the region, providing guidance for vessels navigating the entrance to the Great Wicomico River.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A steel skeletal tower built on an original screwpile foundation.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Virginia
Sea Region
Chesapeake Bay, southeast of Fleeton, off the mouth of the Great Wicomico River
Latitude
37.8800°
Longitude
-76.1839°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

First Lit
1889

Significant events: Demolished in 1967, Inactive since 2015, Light and screwpile platform removed

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Piney Point(22.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J1772
USCG No.
2-7475
ARLHS No.
USA-351
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Great Wicomico River Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Great Wicomico River Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is REEDVILLE at 5.4 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include FAIRPORT (5.6 NM WSW), INGRAM BAY (7.5 NM SW), CHESAPEAKE BASIN (13.5 NM SW), RIDGE (15.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Great Wicomico River Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Great Wicomico River 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 Wicomico River Lighthouse?+
Great Wicomico River 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 Wicomico River Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Great Wicomico River 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.