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Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse

An 18-meter tall, square skeletal steel tower guides vessels departing the Brownsville Channel. It stands on a platform supported by piles and displays a red and white vertically striped rectangular daymark. The light emits a green signal, flashing once every 6 seconds. This structure is located on the north side of the channel, directly opposite the Range A Rear Light, forming a critical alignment for outbound traffic. The geographic range of the light is 13 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for the safe navigation of vessels exiting the port of Brownsville, ensuring they maintain the correct alignment within the channel to prevent groundings and collisions.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s
Focal Height
19.5m
Geographic Range
13NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Located on the north side of the Brownsville Channel, guiding vessels outbound from Brownsville.
Latitude
26.0289°
Longitude
-97.2354°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Isabel(2.3 km)
Admiralty No.
J4227.11
ARLHS No.
USA-1378

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe daymark
Material
steel

Structure: An 18m square skeletal tower mounted on a square platform supported by piles, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port Isabel at 3.8 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include South Padre Island (6.3 NM NE), Brownsville (8.9 NM WSW), Ciudad Río Bravo (45.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E 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 Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brownsville Channel Outbound Range E 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.