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Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse

Fl W 2s🇺🇸Hilton Head Island/Harbour Town, SC, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse

Constructed in 1969, Harbour Town Lighthouse is a white tower standing 27 meters tall. Its focal plane reaches 28 meters above sea level. The light emitted is white. This structure guides mariners in the waters of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 2s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2s
Focal Height
28m

Construction & History

Year Built
1969

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q14709506 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Hilton Head Island/Harbour Town, SC
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
32.1386°
Longitude
-80.8126°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse at night?+
Harbour Town Lighthouse displays the characteristic Fl W 2s — 1 white flash every 2 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 Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SHELTER COVE HILTON at 4.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Tybee Island (8.3 NM SSW), Springfield (14.2 NM WSW), Savannah (14.9 NM W), Port Royal (15.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Harbour Town Lighthouse 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 Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
Harbour Town Lighthouse 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 Harbour Town Lighthouse Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Harbour Town Lighthouse 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.