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Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower, standing 20 meters tall, was built in 2021 to guide vessels into Pensacola Bay. It rises from a square concrete equipment shelter and is topped by a rectangular daymark, colored red with a white vertical stripe. The light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds. This structure replaced the previous range light which was destroyed by Hurricane Sally in September 2020. The lighthouse is located on the beach southwest of the Pensacola lighthouse, near Blue Angel Parkway.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for guiding all maritime traffic, from large commercial vessels to smaller recreational boats, safely through the primary entrance channel into Pensacola Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2021

Significant events: Destroyed by Hurricane Sally in September 2020

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pensacola(6.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J3396.1
USCG No.
4-4710
ARLHS No.
USA-157

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 20-meter square skeletal tower, rising from a square concrete equipment shelter. It features a rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe.

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Primary entrance range for Pensacola Bay, on the beach just off Blue Angel Parkway (FL 173), southwest of the Pensacola lighthouse.
Latitude
30.3375°
Longitude
-87.3167°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Caucus Channel Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pensacola at 6.6 NM to the NE. Other ports served include LILLIAN (7.4 NM WNW), GULF BREEZE (7.5 NM E), Santa Rosa Beach (8.4 NM E), Sabine (8.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Caucus Channel 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 Caucus Channel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Caucus Channel 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.