What information does the Light List provide?

The Light List provides essential information on navigation lights and aids used along the coasts of the United States and its territories. This resource includes details such as the characteristics of various navigational lights (like color, range, and flash patterns), the location of buoys, beacons, and other aids to navigation. By offering up-to-date information about these aids, the Light List plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation for mariners, helping them to determine their position and make informed decisions while at sea.

The other options pertain to different areas of maritime information. Naval operations focus on military activities and are not covered in the Light List. A comprehensive history of maritime navigation is an intriguing subject but does not fall within the scope of this publication. Weather patterns, while important for navigation, are typically covered by separate meteorological resources rather than the Light List, which is specifically dedicated to navigation aids.