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Sheffield Island Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸Connecticut, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Sheffield Island Lighthouse

Sheffield Island Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Connecticut, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 13.5 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Sheffield Island Lighthouse is positioned at 41.0488°N, 73.4192°W, near Connecticut in US.

Geographic context: Sheffield Island 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

Purchase

USYP5

1.3 NMSE

NORWALK COVE

USENQ

2.5 NMNNE

DARIEN

USDAQ

2.9 NMW

SOUTH NORWALK

USSON

2.9 NMN

NORWALK

USORQ

4 NMN

Flash Characteristics

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

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
13.5m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Connecticut
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
41.0488°
Longitude
-73.4192°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Sheffield Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sheffield Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Purchase at 1.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include NORWALK COVE (2.5 NM NNE), DARIEN (2.9 NM W), SOUTH NORWALK (2.9 NM N), NORWALK (4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sheffield Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Sheffield Island 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 Sheffield Island Lighthouse?+
Sheffield Island 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 Sheffield Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sheffield Island 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.