Lighthouse · St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Buck Island Lighthouse
The tower, first lit in 1913, is dark now. The working light, one white flash every 4 seconds, stands nearby. Built by Denmark on the top of Buck Island, about 2 miles south of St. Thomas, the rusting steel tower stands in a wildlife refuge closed to visitors.
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Quick facts
| Type | Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| Built | 1913 |
| Light | Fl W 4s |
| Position | 18.2782°N, 64.8927°W |
| From Morningstar Beach, St. Thomas | 5.4 km (3.4 mi), bearing 149° SSE |
| Source | USCG Light List Vol. III 32565; NOAA ENC |
How to see it
Above water and inside the horizon from Morningstar Beach, St. Thomas, 5.4 km (3.4 mi) away, so on a clear day it can be seen from there, and CoastFinder puts a label on it.
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Nearby
Not for navigation. Positions and depths come from public charts and records, with their sources named above; they are for looking, not for piloting a boat.