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Fenwick Island Lighthouse

W 12.5s🇺🇸Delaware, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Fenwick Island Lighthouse

Fenwick Island Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in Delaware, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 25 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Fenwick Island Lighthouse is positioned at 38.4513°N, 75.0549°W, near Delaware in US.

Geographic context: Fenwick 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

Rogers Haven

USRH2

7.2 NMNNW

WHITE MARLIN

USOLD

7.4 NMSSW

OCEAN CITY

USOEC

7.8 NMSSW

Ocean City

USOCE

7.8 NMSSW

Bethany Beach

USBBA

9.3 NMN

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
W 12.5s
Flash Type
—
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
12.5s

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
25m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
Delaware
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
38.4513°
Longitude
-75.0549°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fenwick Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fenwick Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rogers Haven at 7.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include WHITE MARLIN (7.4 NM SSW), OCEAN CITY (7.8 NM SSW), Ocean City (7.8 NM SSW), Bethany Beach (9.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fenwick Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Fenwick 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 Fenwick Island Lighthouse?+
Fenwick 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 Fenwick Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fenwick 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.