Egmont Channel Range Rear Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Egmont Channel Range Rear Lighthouse
The Egmont Channel Range Rear light became operational in 2021, guiding ships into Tampa Bay. It is situated approximately 200 meters from the shore of Fort DeSoto County Park. The current structure replaced a 36-meter skeletal tower that was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. This new light displays an occulting green signal every 6 seconds. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is not accessible.
Why it matters: This light marks the primary approach channel for vessels entering Tampa Bay, a critical waterway for regional commerce.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc G 6s
- Focal Height
- 24m
- Geographic Range
- 14.1NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 2021
Significant events: Destroyed by Hurricane Irma (2017)
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Egmont Channel Range Rear guides vessels into Tampa Bay, positioned roughly 200 meters off the inviting shores of Fort DeSoto County Park. This vital navigational aid marks the main approach for ships navigating the bustling waters of the Gulf of Mexico towards one of Florida's busiest ports. The current light, which became active around 2021, replaced an earlier structure that met a dramatic end. Originally, a prominent 36-meter square cylindrical skeletal tower stood here, providing its guiding light for years. However, the powerful forces of Hurricane Irma in September 2017 proved too much, utterly destroying the original tower and leaving only its supporting platform behind. Today, the new light continues its crucial work, visible from the popular Fort DeSoto beaches, offering a glimpse into the maritime world. While the tower itself remains closed to the public, the surrounding park site is open, allowing visitors to appreciate its role in safeguarding maritime traffic.
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Florida
- Sea Region
- Main approach range for ships arriving at Tampa Bay, located off the beach at Fort DeSoto County Park.
- Latitude
- 27.6137°
- Longitude
- -82.7393°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tierra verde(4.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J3142.1
- USCG No.
- 3-1380
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