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Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse

Fl WRG 6s🇺🇸Rhode Island, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse

Musselbed Shoals Light was constructed and first illuminated in 1873. This structure stands 6 meters high, with its light positioned at a focal height of 8 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a light that cycles through white, red, and green colors.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WRG 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
8m

Construction & History

Year Built
1873

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q6943100 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m

Location

City
Rhode Island
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.6362°
Longitude
-71.2600°

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse at night?+
Musselbed Shoals displays the characteristic Fl WRG 6s — 1 wrg flash every 6 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is TIVERTON at 2.1 NM to the E. Other ports served include PRUDENCEL FERRY DOCK (2.2 NM WSW), MELVILLE (3.1 NM SSW), Brayton Point (5.6 NM NE), New Bedford-Fall River Apt (5.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Musselbed Shoals 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 Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse?+
Musselbed Shoals 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 Musselbed Shoals Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Musselbed Shoals 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.