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Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 3s🇿🇦KuGompo City, ZAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal tower stands 47 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands, carrying a white triangular daymark pointing downwards. It was built and first lit in 2010. The light emits an occulting white flash every 3 seconds. Its geographic range is 20.1 nautical miles. The light is located near the base of the south breakwater in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, South Africa, approximately 0.6 km from the nearest port of East London.

Why it matters: As a range rear light, it is essential for precise navigation, providing critical alignment for ships traversing the channel near the south breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 3s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Oc W 3s
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

Significant events: Light originally on grain elevator, grain elevator imploded 2015

Visiting

Open to public
Yes

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
47m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a white triangular daymark, point down

Location

City
KuGompo City
Country
🇿🇦South Africa
Region
Eastern Cape
Sea Region
Near the base of the south breakwater
Latitude
-33.0258°
Longitude
27.9059°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
East London(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D6428.1
NGA No.
32088
ARLHS No.
SAF-050
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Castle Point Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is East London at 0 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Madantsane (8.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Castle Point 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 Castle Point Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Castle Point 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.