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Hooper Island Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇺🇸Maryland, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hooper Island Lighthouse

Hooper Island Lighthouse, built in 1901, stands 10.5 meters tall. Its white tower has a focal height of 19 meters above the water. The light emits a single white flash, visible for a geographic range of 9 nautical miles. This structure is situated in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, west of Middle Hooper Island.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Background
The Hooper Island Light is a lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay, west of Middle Hooper Island in Maryland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1901
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
10.5m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.2500°
Longitude
-76.2500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hooper Island Lighthouse at night?+
Hooper Island displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 Hooper Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hooper Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wingate at 7.6 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include PAX RIVER (7.8 NM WNW), RIDGE (10.1 NM SSW), Cove Point (10.4 NM NW), Solomons (10.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hooper Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hooper Island 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 Hooper Island Lighthouse?+
Hooper Island 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 Hooper Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hooper Island 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.