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Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇬🇾Fort Wellington, GYOperational

Location & Light Range

About Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

The Berbice Entrance Range Rear light is a square skeletal tower built in 2011, standing 18 meters tall. It is painted white and mounted on a wooden platform supported by wood piles. This range light is situated 1.4 kilometers south-southwest of its front counterpart, marking the approach to the Berbice Entrance in Guyana. The light emits a white flash every five seconds and has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light provides critical alignment for vessels navigating the Berbice Entrance, replacing an older light with a lower focal plane to enhance maritime safety.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2011

Significant events: Replaced an older light with a lower focal plane

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a wood platform supported by wood piles
Material
wood

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery, painted white and mounted on a wood platform supported by wood piles

Location

City
Fort Wellington
Country
🇬🇾Guyana
Region
Mahaica-Berbice
Sea Region
Located in Guyana, marking the Berbice Entrance as the rear light of a range, 1.4 km south-southwest of the front light.
Latitude
6.3348°
Longitude
-57.5337°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
New Amsterdam(5.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J6858.1
NGA No.
17328
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Berbice Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is New Amsterdam at 5.9 NM to the S. Other ports served include SKELDON (35.9 NM SE), Nieuw Nickerie (40.1 NM SE), Georgetown (47.5 NM NW), Linden (49.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Berbice Entrance Range 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 Berbice Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Berbice Entrance Range 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.