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Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇺🇸Essexville, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower stands 14 meters tall in Essexville, Michigan, on the east side of the Saginaw River. Its focal height reaches 16 meters. The tower is painted red with a white vertical stripe and carries a rectangular daymark. This active light emits a single green flash. It operates as the rear component of a range system, designed to assist mariners in maintaining their course.

Why it matters: The Essexville Range Rear light works with a front light to provide a navigational line essential for safe passage on the Saginaw River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Essexville
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Michigan
Sea Region
on the east side of Saginaw River in Essexville
Latitude
43.6198°
Longitude
-83.8370°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe

Structure: A 14m square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a rectangular daymark, painted red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bay City(2.3 km)
USCG No.
7-10765
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Essexville Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BAY CITY at 1.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Kawkawlin (4.6 NM WNW), LINWOOD BEACH (8.4 NM NW), Saginaw (9.5 NM SSW), SUNSET BAY (11.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Essexville 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 Essexville Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Essexville 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.