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Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse

F Green🇺🇸Wilmington, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower, standing 27.5 meters tall, was built and first lit in 2000. It displays a continuous green light from a focal height of 28.5 meters, with a geographic range of 15 nautical miles. The structure is a black, triangular skeletal tower featuring a small gallery. This light is part of the Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses range, guiding vessels downstream. The station itself was established in 1909.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is critical for safe navigation, guiding vessels downstream as part of the Wilmington and New Castle range system and ensuring mariners can accurately maintain their course in the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
28.5m
Geographic Range
15NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2000

Significant events: station established 1909

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Wilmington(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
J1313.1
USCG No.
2-3085
ARLHS No.
USA-050

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black
Material
steel

Structure: A 27.5-meter (90 ft) black triangular skeletal tower with a small gallery.

Location

City
Wilmington
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Delaware
Sea Region
Part of the Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses range, guiding vessels downstream, located about 1 mile northeast of a historic lighthouse.
Latitude
39.7272°
Longitude
-75.5109°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses displays the characteristic F Green. 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. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wilmington at 1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Penns Grove (2.1 NM ESE), Winterthur (6.6 NM NW), Marcus Hook (6.7 NM NE), Logan Township (8.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses 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.
What shipping routes pass near Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses 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 Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wilmington and New Castle Lighthouses 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.