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Turkey Point Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Turkey Point Lighthouse

Turkey Point Lighthouse, constructed in 1833, stands 11.5 meters tall with a focal height of 39 meters. Its white tower displays a white light. The lighthouse is situated on bluffs that are 100 feet high, making its light appear from the water at the third highest elevation in the Chesapeake Bay. Originally lit in 1833, the station is no longer operational.

Why it matters: This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is recognized for the significant number of women who served as its keepers.

Background
The Turkey Point Light is a historic lighthouse at the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Although only a 35-foot (11 m) tower, the 100-foot (30 m) height of the bluffs on which it stands makes it the third highest light off the water in the bay. It is also known for the large number of women who served as lightkeeper.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
39m

Construction & History

Year Built
1833
Heritage Status
National Register of Historic Places listed place

References & Identifiers

Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q7855087 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11.5m
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.4499°
Longitude
-76.0084°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Turkey Point Lighthouse at night?+
Turkey Point displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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.
Which ports and harbors does Turkey Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Turkey Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is HAVRE DE GRACE at 6.7 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include GEORGETOWN BASIN (7.7 NM SE), GREGG NECK BOAT YARD (8.6 NM SE), Chesapeake City (10.5 NM ENE), Perryman (10.6 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Turkey Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Turkey 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.
What shipping routes pass near Turkey Point Lighthouse?+
Turkey 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.
How can I track vessels near Turkey Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Turkey 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.