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Hooper Strait Lighthouse

Fl🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Hooper Strait Lighthouse

Hooper Strait Lighthouse is situated in Maryland. Its focal height reaches 12.5 meters above the water. The light station is no longer operational. Information about its construction or specific history is not available from the provided sources.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl
Flash Type
Flashing
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
12.5m

References & Identifiers

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Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.7876°
Longitude
-76.2193°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hooper Strait Lighthouse at night?+
Hooper Strait displays the characteristic Fl. 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 Strait Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hooper Strait Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SAINT MICHAELS at 0 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include EASTON (6 NM E), OXFORD (6.6 NM SSE), QUEEN ANNE (9.7 NM NW), LIPPINCOTT MARINE (10.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hooper Strait Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Hooper Strait 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 Hooper Strait Lighthouse?+
Hooper Strait 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 Strait Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hooper Strait 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.