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Fort Gustave Lighthouse

Fl WRG 12s🇧🇱Gustavia, St.-Barthélemy, BLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fort Gustave Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands 18 meters tall, with its light reaching a focal height of 64 meters. The characteristic of the light is three white, red, and green flashes, which repeat every 12 seconds. It is situated near Gustavia on the island of St.-Barthélemy.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WRG 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W.R.G. period 12s
Focal Height
64m

Location

City
Gustavia, St.-Barthélemy
Country
🇧🇱BL
Latitude
17.9010°
Longitude
-62.8516°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J5664
NGA No.
14736
Wikidata
Q3378242 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fort Gustave Lighthouse at night?+
Fort Gustave displays the characteristic Fl WRG 12s — 1 wrg flash every 12 seconds. 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fort Gustave Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fort Gustave Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Barthélemy at 0.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Gustavia (0.2 NM W), Philipsburg (13 NM WNW), Gallis Bay (14.1 NM WNW), Marigot (15.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fort Gustave Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fort Gustave 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 Fort Gustave Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fort Gustave 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.