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Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse

🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse

Also known as: lantern

Built in 1886, this navigational marker is situated in Rebecca Shoal waters near Key Largo, Florida. The tower exhibits a red and white checkerboard design. It functions as a warning to vessels concerning underwater hazards, marking a significant shipping route. Access to this offshore structure is not permitted, but its unique coloration provides a clear reference point from the sea.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves maritime safety by alerting vessels to the dangers of Rebecca Shoal within the busy Florida Straits. It directs ships traveling between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, avoiding groundings in an important international shipping lane.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
in a red and white checkerboard pattern

Structure: The lighthouse features a lantern and is painted in a distinctive red and white checkerboard pattern.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Rebecca Shoal, near Key Largo, United States
Latitude
25.0872°
Longitude
-80.4343°

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Construction & History

Year Built
1886

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tavernier(6.9 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is KEY LARGO at 4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Tavernier (7.4 NM SW), PLANTATION (10.4 NM SW), ISLAMORADA (15.8 NM SW), OCEAN REEF (15.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Key Largo Rebecca Shoal 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 Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse?+
Key Largo Rebecca Shoal 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 Key Largo Rebecca Shoal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Key Largo Rebecca Shoal 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.