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Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse

🇺🇸South Carolina, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse

Constructed in 1879, the Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse stands 27 meters tall with a focal height of 29 meters. This observation tower is painted white. The lighthouse was first lit in the same year it was built. It is located on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina, and is also known as Leamington Lighthouse. The station is no longer operational.

Why it matters: The Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, recognizing its historical significance.

Background
The Rear Lighthouse of Hilton Head Range Light Station, which is also called Leamington Lighthouse is an inactive light station on Hilton Head Island in Beaufort County, South Carolina. In 1983, it was named to the National Register of Historic Places.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
29m

Construction & History

Year Built
1879
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
observation
Tower Color
white

Location

City
South Carolina
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
32.1644°
Longitude
-80.7401°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SHELTER COVE HILTON at 1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Tybee Island (11.6 NM SW), Port Royal (12.5 NM NNE), Springfield (18.1 NM WSW), Savannah (18.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Hilton Head Range Rear 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 Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Hilton Head Range Rear 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 Hilton Head Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hilton Head Range Rear 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.