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Little Harbour Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇧🇸Bahamas, BSInactive

Location & Light Range

About Little Harbour Lighthouse

The Little Harbour light is situated in the Bahamas. Its focal height reaches 19 meters, and it provides a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The light emits a single white flash every 4 seconds. This aid is no longer operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 4s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
10NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4576
NGA No.
11808
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Location

City
Bahamas
Country
🇧🇸BS
Latitude
26.3300°
Longitude
-76.9967°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Little Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Little Harbour 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 Little Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Little Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Marsh Harbour at 12.3 NM to the N. Other ports served include Green Turtle Cay (31 NM NW), Gorda Cay (32.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Little Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Little Harbour 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 Little Harbour Lighthouse?+
Little Harbour 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 Little Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Little Harbour 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.