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Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse

🇺🇸Rockport, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse

Also known as: Texas Maritime Museum (Rockport)

Completed in 2003, this lighthouse stands on the grounds of the Texas Maritime Museum in Rockport. Its tower is black and features a white trapezoidal daymark on its front face. The structure is located near the flat terrain characteristic of the Texas Gulf Coast and Aransas Bay. It was built as an exhibit to represent the area's maritime history and the role of lighthouses in navigation. The lighthouse is accessible to the public as part of the museum's educational mission.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a visual landmark for the Texas Maritime Museum and educates visitors about the historical significance of navigation aids along the Texas coast.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
black with a white trapezoidal daymark on the front face

Location

City
Rockport
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Located at the Texas Maritime Museum in the United States.
Latitude
28.0263°
Longitude
-97.0488°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aransas Pass(8.9 km)
USCG No.
4-39010
ARLHS No.
USA-1247
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ROCKPORT at 0.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include FULTON (2.9 NM NNE), LAMAR (7 NM NNE), Aransas Pass (8.7 NM SSW), PORT ARANSAS (11.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Texas Maritime Museum Lighthouse?+
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