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Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse

Occ WRG 14s🇦🇺South Australia, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse

Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in South Australia, AU. It is currently listed as inactive and may no longer emit a light signal. The light sits at a focal height of 86 meters above mean sea level.

Light characteristic: The identifying signal of this lighthouse is Occ WRG 14s. This means the light produces 1 flash every 14 seconds. Mariners use this distinctive pattern to positively identify the light and distinguish it from other aids to navigation in the area. The light color is wrg, which may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Position: Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse is positioned at -35.3681°S, 136.8583°E, near South Australia in AU.

Geographic context: Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse is situated on the Indian Ocean. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in AU: Other lighthouses in the region include Abbot Point East Approach Range Rear, Adelaide Semaphore Timeball, Adele Island, Airlie Island, Albany Rock. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Kingscote

AUKGC

41.1 NMESE

Port Giles

AUPGI

49.2 NMENE

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Occ WRG 14s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
14s

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
86m
Light Range
Not available
Status
INACTIVE
City
South Australia
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-35.3681°
Longitude
136.8583°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse at night?+
Althorpe Island Leading displays the characteristic Occ WRG 14s — 1 wrg flash every 14 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Kingscote at 41.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Port Giles (49.2 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.