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Drum Point Lighthouse

R🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Drum Point Lighthouse

Drum Point Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Maryland, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 14 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Drum Point Lighthouse is positioned at 38.3312°N, 76.4634°W, near Maryland in US.

Geographic context: Drum Point 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

JOHNSTOWN

USJST

0.4 NMNE

Solomons

USOMU

0.6 NMSSE

BOATEL CALIFORNIA

USCA2

1.1 NMWSW

BLACKSTONE

USBKT

2.6 NMWNW

WEEKS MARINE RAILWAY

USIHW

2.9 NMWNW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
R
Flash Type
—
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
14m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.3312°
Longitude
-76.4634°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Drum Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Drum Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is JOHNSTOWN at 0.4 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Solomons (0.6 NM SSE), BOATEL CALIFORNIA (1.1 NM WSW), BLACKSTONE (2.6 NM WNW), WEEKS MARINE RAILWAY (2.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Drum Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Drum 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 Drum Point Lighthouse?+
Drum 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 Drum Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Drum 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.