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North River Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸North Carolina, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About North River Lighthouse

North River Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in North Carolina, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal.

Position: North River Lighthouse is positioned at 35.5956°N, 75.4685°W, near North Carolina in US.

Geographic context: North River 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 Abagadasset Point Range, Absecon, Admiralty Head Light, Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

HATTERAS

USHNC

25.9 NMSSW

Kitty Hawk

USKTT

30.4 NMNNW

Powells Point

USPP4

38.1 NMNNW

SWAN QUARTER

USSQ2

43.6 NMWSW

GERMANTOWN

USGMN

49.4 NMWSW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
—
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
North Carolina
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
35.5956°
Longitude
-75.4685°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does North River Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North River Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HATTERAS at 25.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Kitty Hawk (30.4 NM NNW), Powells Point (38.1 NM NNW), SWAN QUARTER (43.6 NM WSW), GERMANTOWN (49.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North River Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
North River 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 North River Lighthouse?+
North River 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 North River Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near North River 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.