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Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

Q White 5s🇬🇾Fort Wellington, GYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower, standing 13 meters tall, was built in 2011 of wood and first lit the same year. It is mounted on a wood platform supported by wood piles. The tower exhibits a quick white flash. This range front light replaced an earlier, lower structure. Its upgrade was prompted by an increase in bauxite shipments, requiring improved guidance for vessels entering the Berbice estuary. The site is accessible, but the tower itself is closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding vessels, particularly those carrying bauxite, into the Berbice estuary and the port of New Amsterdam.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q White 5s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Q W
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

Significant events: replaced an older, lower light; upgraded after bauxite shipments increased

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
wood

Structure: square skeletal tower mounted on a wood platform supported by wood piles

Location

City
Fort Wellington
Country
🇬🇾Guyana
Region
Mahaica-Berbice
Sea Region
off the entrance to the Berbice estuary, which leads to the port of New Amsterdam
Latitude
6.3453°
Longitude
-57.5257°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
New Amsterdam(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J6858
NGA No.
17324
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Berbice Entrance Range Front displays the characteristic Q White 5s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is New Amsterdam at 6.5 NM to the S. Other ports served include SKELDON (36.1 NM SE), Nieuw Nickerie (40.1 NM SE), Georgetown (47.5 NM NW), Linden (49.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Berbice Entrance Range Front 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 Berbice Entrance Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Berbice Entrance Range Front 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.