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Winter Quarter Lighthouse

Not specified🇺🇸New Jersey, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Winter Quarter Lighthouse

Winter Quarter Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in New Jersey, US. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 40 meters above mean sea level.

Position: Winter Quarter Lighthouse is positioned at 40.7098°N, 74.0403°W, near New Jersey in US.

Geographic context: Winter Quarter 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

Jersey City

USJEC

0.5 NMNE

Croxton

USV7X

1.5 NMNNW

Hoboken

USHBK

2.6 NMNNE

New York

USNYC

2.8 NMSW

Bayonne

USBAY

3.1 NMWSW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Not specified
Flash Type
—
Light Color
—
Flash Count
1 flash

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
40m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
New Jersey
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.7098°
Longitude
-74.0403°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Winter Quarter Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Winter Quarter Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jersey City at 0.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Croxton (1.5 NM NNW), Hoboken (2.6 NM NNE), New York (2.8 NM SW), Bayonne (3.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Winter Quarter Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Winter Quarter 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 Winter Quarter Lighthouse?+
Winter Quarter 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 Winter Quarter Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Winter Quarter 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.