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Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇿🇦KuGompo City, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse

Established in 1965, this square, skeletal steel tower stands 18 meters tall and carries a white triangular daymark. Its focal height reaches 21 meters, emitting a continuous red light. The structure is located at the end of a quay in KuGompo City, 0.2 km from the nearest port of East London. It operates as the front light in a range system, positioned 363 meters from the rear light and opposite the East Breakwater Light. This system aids vessels navigating the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding vessels into and out of the port by providing precise navigational alignment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1965

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
East London(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
D6428
NGA No.
32084

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying a white triangular daymark, point up

Location

City
KuGompo City
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Sea Region
Located at the end of a quay in South Africa, opposite the East Breakwater Light and 363 m east of the rear light, forming part of a range system.
Latitude
-33.0300°
Longitude
27.9150°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Castle Point Range Front displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is East London at 0.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Madantsane (8.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Castle Point 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 Castle Point Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Castle Point 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.