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Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸New York, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse

Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in New York, US. It is currently operational and active, providing guidance to vessels navigating the surrounding waters.

Position: Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse is positioned at 40.6723°N, 74.0167°W, near New York in US.

Geographic context: Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in US: Other lighthouses in the region include Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses, Alcatraz North Fog Signal, Aleutians East Borough: Unimak Island Lighthouses, Alligator Reef. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Jersey City

USJEC

2.8 NMNNW

New York

USNYC

3 NMW

Bayonne

USBAY

3.9 NMW

Croxton

USV7X

4 NMNNW

Port Newark

USPNJ

4.6 NMW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
0 flashes

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
—
Light Range
Not available
Status
ACTIVE
City
New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.6723°
Longitude
-74.0167°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jersey City at 2.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include New York (3 NM W), Bayonne (3.9 NM W), Croxton (4 NM NNW), Port Newark (4.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns 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 Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse?+
Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns 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 Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns 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.