Nan's Approach Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nan's Approach Lighthouse
Nan's Approach is a square tower topped with a square lantern, covered in blue vinyl shingles. It stands at 13.11 meters above sea level and emits a quick flashing red light. The structure is integrated into the Inn on the Gulf, situated at the end of Clark Street in Hudson, Florida, marking the Gulf of Mexico waters. This navigational aid has an operational status and a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is notable for its unconventional placement atop a two-story motel, serving as a unique architectural feature. Its quick flashing red light provides guidance for local mariners navigating the waters near Hudson.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Quick
- Light Color
- Red
- Raw Code
- Q R
- Focal Height
- 13.11m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Florida
- Sea Region
- Hudson, Florida, at the end of Clark Street, marking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico near the Inn on the Gulf.
- Latitude
- 28.3623°
- Longitude
- -82.7100°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Tampa(30.8 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J3277.6
- USCG No.
- 3-27105
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- blue vinyl shingles
Structure: A short square tower with a square lantern, covered with blue vinyl shingles, atop a 2-story motel.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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