Reading Rock Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Reading Rock Lighthouse
Also known as: Redding
Reading (Redding) Rock is an active navigational aid in the United States, situated to mark the rock formation of the same name. Vessels rely on its consistent white flash, which occurs once every 4 seconds, to identify their position and avoid potential hazards. The aid is located near Crescent City, approximately 24 kilometers away. Its accessibility allows visitors interested in maritime navigation to appreciate its practical function. The structure aids in guiding ships through these waters.
Why it matters: This navigational aid marks the Reading (Redding) Rock formation, a feature requiring careful navigation by mariners.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
Location
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- California
- Sea Region
- A navigational aid marking Reading (Redding) Rock in the United States.
- Latitude
- 41.3404°
- Longitude
- -124.1784°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Crescent City(23.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G4410
- USCG No.
- 6-0540
- ARLHS No.
- USA-043
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: Reading (Redding) Rock is an active navigational aid located in the United States. While the historical context of its construction and the specific maritime dangers it was designed to mitigate are not detailed, its ongoing operation confirms its role in guiding vessels. The aid is situated to mark the prominent Reading (Redding) Rock formation, a feature that requires careful navigation. Mariners rely on its consistent white flash to identify their position and avoid hazards in the surrounding waters. The site is accessible, allowing those interested in maritime heritage to visit and appreciate its functional significance. Its presence is a quiet, yet vital, part of the coastal navigation system, ensuring safe passage for ships traversing these areas.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Reading Rock على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب United States، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.