Bald Head Island Lighthouse
Description : Bald Head Lighthouse, known as Old Baldy, is the oldest lighthouse still standing in North Carolina. It is the second of three lighthouses that have been built on Bald Head Island since the 19th century to help guide ships past the dangerous shoals at the mouth of the Cape Fear river.
Type:
Lighthouse
Type of Flashing:
Fixed (F)
Light Color:
White / W
Focal Height:
34m
Light Range:
14M
Location / Area / Island:
Bald Head Island/Cape Fear River, NC
Year built:
1818
Operational:
Yes
Inactive since Year
1935
Shape & Material
Brick
Nearby Vessels
| Vessel name | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| SIMPLICITY | 0.17 | 6 |
| NABELLA | 0.17 | 10 |
| BOX OFFICE | 0.19 | 12 |
| RANGER | 0.2 | 7 |
| ZAYA | 0.23 | 7 |
| CAPE FEAR PILOT 2 | 0.74 | 336 |
| CG29216 | 2.02 | 307 |
| CG47287 | 2.04 | 307 |
| CG26160 | 2.04 | 306 |
| PLAYPEN | 2.94 | 333 |
| BEACON | 2.96 | 333 |
| HARMONY | 2.97 | 333 |
| SECOND WIND | 2.97 | 334 |
| BOUNDLESS | 2.98 | 333 |
| LUCKY DASHER | 2.98 | 334 |
| PERFECT DAY | 2.98 | 333 |
| DREAMBOAT ANNIE | 2.99 | 334 |
| FLYIN LOW OF POOLE | 2.99 | 332 |
| SORTIR | 2.99 | 333 |
| NAOS | 2.99 | 333 |
