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Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse

F White🇺🇸Summit Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse

This octagonal wood tower stands 7 meters tall, with a focal height of 7.5 meters, and is painted white with two narrow red horizontal bands. A red lantern roof tops the structure. It is located on the east side of a canal entrance at the extreme north end of a lake. The light is white and flashes continuously. The geographic range of the light is 9.5 nautical miles. Although operational, the lighthouse is on private property.

Why it matters: This structure is significant as a faux lighthouse, a decorative element added to private property rather than a primary navigational aid.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Summit Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Pennsylvania
Sea Region
east side of a canal entrance at the extreme north end of the lake
Latitude
41.6410°
Longitude
-80.3065°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with two narrow red horizontal bands, lantern roof red
Material
wood

Structure: A 7m octagonal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with two narrow red horizontal bands and a red lantern roof.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Conneaut(22.8 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse at night?+
Lauderdale Estates displays the characteristic F White. 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. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cochranton at 13.7 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Edinboro (16 NM NNE), Transfer (20.1 NM SSW), Conneaut (22.6 NM NNW), Rock Creek (24.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lauderdale Estates 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 Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse?+
Lauderdale Estates 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 Lauderdale Estates Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lauderdale Estates 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.