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Worton Point Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇺🇸Maryland, USInactive

Location & Light Range

About Worton Point Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 25 meters tall, was built in 2021. It features a white exterior and an enclosed equipment room at its peak. The focal height of the light is 28 meters. The structure was first illuminated in 2021. It has been inactive since that year and is now charted as a landmark. The lighthouse is situated on Worton Point in Maryland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Focal Height
28m

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J2322
USCG No.
2-8760
ARLHS No.
USA-1412

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Location

City
Maryland
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
39.3186°
Longitude
-76.1851°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Worton Point Lighthouse at night?+
Worton Point displays the characteristic Fl W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 Worton Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Worton Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GREEN POINT at 2.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Perryman (8 NM NNW), DUNDEE CREEK (8.3 NM WNW), OTTER CREEK (8.5 NM NNW), CHESTERTOWN (8.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Worton Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Worton 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 Worton Point Lighthouse?+
Worton 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 Worton Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Worton 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.