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Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse

Occ WRG 14s🇦🇺South Australia, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Althorpe Island Leading Lighthouse

The Althorpe Island Leading light is situated 86 meters above sea level. Its illumination cycles through white, red, and green. This light displays an occulting white, red, and green characteristic, repeating every 14 seconds. The station is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ WRG 14s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
14s
Raw Code
Oc.W.R.G. period 14s
Focal Height
86m

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
Q2000
NGA No.
8408

Location

City
South Australia
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-35.3681°
Longitude
136.8583°

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Type
Name
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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.