Sharps Point Lighthouse

Sharps Point displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.

Sharps Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Annapolis at 2.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include BAY BRIDGE (5 NM ESE), GINGERVILLE CREEK (6 NM WSW), QUEEN ANNE (6.5 NM SSE), SOUTH RIVER (6.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Sharps Point 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.

Sharps Point 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.

You can track vessels near Sharps Point 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.