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New Point Comfort Lighthouse

Fl white🇺🇸Virginia, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About New Point Comfort Lighthouse

This octagonal iron tower, painted white, stands 18 meters tall and was completed in 1804. Its light has a focal height of 17.5 meters and emits a white flash. The lighthouse is located in the Virginia section of the Chesapeake Bay, near the end of the Middle Peninsula. It is no longer operational.

Why it matters: Completed in 1804, this structure is the third-oldest surviving lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Background
New Point Comfort Light is a lighthouse in the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay, United States, off the tip of the Middle Peninsula. Finished in 1804, it is the third-oldest surviving light in the bay, and the tenth-oldest in the United States.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
17.5m

Construction & History

Year Built
1804
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J1616.5
USCG No.
2-14077
ARLHS No.
USA-543
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
iron

Location

City
Virginia
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
37.3010°
Longitude
-76.2778°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify New Point Comfort Lighthouse at night?+
New Point Comfort displays the characteristic Fl 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 New Point Comfort Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
New Point Comfort Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is New Point at 3 NM to the N. Other ports served include CROWN POINTE (7.2 NM WSW), MILLS (9.2 NM SW), MOBJACK BAY (9.6 NM NW), DARE (9.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is New Point Comfort Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
New Point Comfort 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 New Point Comfort Lighthouse?+
New Point Comfort 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 New Point Comfort Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near New Point Comfort 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.