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Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green/White 6s🇺🇸Pascagoula, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 11 meters tall, has a focal height of 25 meters. It is situated in an industrial area on the west side of Bayou Casotte, an industrial harbor basin east of Pascagoula, Mississippi. The light displays an occulting green signal every 6 seconds. Its geographic range extends to 14.3 nautical miles. The tower is part of a range system guiding vessels through a specific channel.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for commercial shipping, precisely guiding vessels through the specific channel of Bayou Casotte, an industrial harbor basin critical for trade in Pascagoula.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green/White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green/White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Pascagoula
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Mississippi
Sea Region
Bayou Casotte, an industrial harbor basin on the east side of Pascagoula, located in an industrial area on the west side of the bayou.
Latitude
30.3444°
Longitude
-88.5132°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
skeletal

Structure: skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pascagoula(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J3571.31
USCG No.
4-8400
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bayou Casotte Range A Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green/White 6s. 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 green/white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pascagoula at 1.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include MOSS POINT (4.6 NM N), BAYOU LA BATRE (13.1 NM ENE), CODEN (14.4 NM E), OCEAN SPRINGS (16.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Bayou Casotte Range A Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bayou Casotte Range A Rear 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.