It is not only an important part of the culture and traditions of the Naval Academy, but also is a trusted navigational point in Annapolis Harbor (e.g., 33 CFR 110.159).

About a year after the light was installed, USS Triton (SSRN-586) completed her historic submerged circumnavigation.

Considering the coincidence of names, the crew of Triton provided samples of water from the 22 seas through which their boat had passed, which were used to fill a globe built into the light.

The seawall on the Severn River from Triton Light north-west to the end of Simms Rd at College Creek is exactly 1/2 nautical mile, thus it is frequently used to calibrate speed instruments on boats.

[citation needed] There is a secret society among midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy that worships and reveres the Triton Light.