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Whale Point Lighthouse

Fl W 4s🇧🇸Bahamas, BSInactive

Location & Light Range

About Whale Point Lighthouse

Constructed in 1920, Whale Point Lighthouse stands as a white, square masonry tower reaching 13 meters in height. The structure features a white metal lantern house atop the tower. It emits a single white flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 7 nautical miles. It was temporarily extinguished in 1998.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 4s
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1920

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J4626
NGA No.
11952
Wikidata
Q58875333 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White metal structure on masonry tower; 43. Temporarily extinguished (1998)

Location

City
Bahamas
Country
🇧🇸BS
Latitude
25.3949°
Longitude
-77.8002°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Whale Point Lighthouse at night?+
Whale Point displays the characteristic Fl W 4s — 1 white flash every 4 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 Whale Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Whale Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Great Harbour Cay at 21.4 NM to the N. Other ports served include San Andros (23.9 NM SW), Little Stirrup Cay (26.3 NM NNW), Great Stirrup Cay (26.9 NM NNW), Clifton Point (27.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Whale Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Whale 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 Whale Point Lighthouse?+
Whale 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 Whale Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Whale 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.