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Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse

🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse

Built in 1855, the Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse is recognized as Maryland's oldest screw-pile structure. This lighthouse stood 16 meters tall, with its focal plane at 12 meters above the water. It was originally situated atop Seven Foot Knoll in the Chesapeake Bay. The structure has since been decommissioned and relocated to serve as a museum exhibit within Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

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

Background
The Seven Foot Knoll Light was built in 1855 (according to some sources, 1856) and is the oldest screw-pile lighthouse in Maryland. It was located atop Seven Foot Knoll in the Chesapeake Bay until it was replaced by a modern navigational aid and relocated to Baltimore's Inner Harbor as a museum exhibit.

Light & Optic

Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
12m

Construction & History

Year Built
1855
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
16m

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.2836°
Longitude
-76.6054°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Baltimore at 2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Lansdowne-Baltimore (3.7 NM SW), DUNDALK (4.1 NM ESE), Curtis Bay, Baltimore (4.1 NM SSE), SPARROWS POINT (7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Seven Foot Knoll 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 Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse?+
Seven Foot Knoll 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 Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Seven Foot Knoll 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.