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Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse

Occ WR 4s🇺🇸New Jersey, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse

A screw-pile lighthouse was originally built on Miah Maull Shoal in 1848 and later replaced by the current structure. The existing lighthouse, constructed in 1913, stands 14 meters tall with its light positioned 18 meters above sea level. It emits alternating white and red lights. This structure marks the north side of the shipping channel within Delaware Bay, located off the coast of Cumberland County, New Jersey.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Background
The Miah Maull Shoal Light is a lighthouse on the north side of the ship channel in Delaware Bay, off of Cumberland County, New Jersey on the East Coast of the United States, southwest of the mouth of the Maurice River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ WR 4s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Focal Height
18m

Construction & History

Year Built
1913
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m

Location

City
New Jersey
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.1333°
Longitude
-75.2167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse at night?+
Miah Maull Shoal displays the characteristic Occ WR 4s — 1 wr 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. The wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Big Stone at 10.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include PORT NORRIS (11 NM NE), LEESBURG (11.9 NM NE), Fairton (14 NM N), Ocean View (14.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Miah Maull 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 Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse?+
Miah Maull 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 Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Miah Maull 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.