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Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse

🇵🇦Ancón, PAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear (2 towers)

This square skeletal tower, painted white with a black vertical stripe, functions as the rear range light for the Chagres Crossing southbound route. It is situated on the north bank of the Panama Canal, approximately 800 meters southeast of Gamboa in Panamá Province. The light is part of a navigational system designed to guide vessels through this section of the canal. It operates in conjunction with its front range light to maintain the correct course for ships. This range light is an active aid to navigation, contributing to safe passage.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for the safe transit of southbound vessels through the Panama Canal, specifically guiding them across the Chagres River section. Its precise alignment ensures ships maintain the correct course in a narrow, high-traffic waterway, preventing groundings and collisions.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe

Structure: A square skeletal tower with a daymark colored white with a black vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Panama Canal(5.2 km)
Admiralty No.
J6094.511

Location

City
Ancón
Country
🇵🇦Panama
Region
Panamá Province
Sea Region
North bank of the Panama Canal, about 800 m southeast of Gamboa.
Latitude
9.1053°
Longitude
-79.6883°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is PANAMA CANAL at 5.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Rodman (11.4 NM SE), Ancon (11.7 NM SE), Balboa (11.8 NM SE), VERACRUZ (13.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Chagres Crossing Southbound 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.
What shipping routes pass near Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Panama Canal approach — the vital waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Chagres Crossing Southbound Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Chagres Crossing Southbound 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.