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Janes Island Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇺🇸Maryland, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Janes Island Lighthouse

This screw-pile lighthouse stood near Crisfield, Maryland. Its white tower measured 5.4 meters tall, with the focal plane at 11 meters. The light displayed a white flash. Its geographic range extended to 6 nautical miles. The structure was operational.

Why it matters: The original lighthouse was destroyed by ice on two occasions before being replaced by an automated beacon in 1935.

Background
The Janes Island Light was a screw-pile lighthouse located near Crisfield in the U.S. state of Maryland. Twice destroyed by ice, it was replaced in 1935 with an automated beacon.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
6NM

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
37.9667°
Longitude
-75.9167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5.4m
Tower Color
white

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Janes Island Lighthouse at night?+
Janes Island displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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 Janes Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Janes Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SOMERS COVE at 2.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include GOOSE CREEK (8.1 NM NNE), Westover (13.6 NM NE), POCOMOKE CITY (17.6 NM ENE), Nelsonia (18.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Janes Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Janes 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 Janes Island Lighthouse?+
Janes 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 Janes Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Janes 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.