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Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse

A concrete lighthouse, 6 meters tall, was first lit in 1897 on the north pier at Carnlough, County Antrim. The cylindrical tower is painted with black and white horizontal bands. It emits a single green flash every three seconds, with a focal height of 10 meters. This light has a geographic range of 10.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels into the harbor at Carnlough, a significant feature for the village's fishing and leisure craft. It is easily identifiable against the coast due to its black and white banding.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1897

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower painted with black and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Sea Region
Located on the north pier at Carnlough, a village in northern County Antrim.
Latitude
54.9957°
Longitude
-5.7136°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Glenarm(8.3 km)
Admiralty No.
A6043
NGA No.
7017
ARLHS No.
NTI-024
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Carnlough North Pier displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Glenarm at 8.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include Larne (9.4 NM SSW), Carnlough (9.4 NM W), Ballylumford (10 NM SSW), Islandmagee (10.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Carnlough North Pier 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.
What shipping routes pass near Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse?+
Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Carnlough North Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Carnlough North Pier 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.