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Fort James Island Lighthouse

Fl W 3s🇬🇲Gambia, GMInactive

Location & Light Range

About Fort James Island Lighthouse

This STARBOARD (IALA A) marker is a green, five-pile structure topped with a green triangle daymark pointing upward. It stands near Gambia and has a reported geographic range of 6 nautical miles. The structure is currently non-operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.W.
Geographic Range
6NM

Location

City
Gambia
Country
🇬🇲GM
Latitude
13.3174°
Longitude
-16.3614°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
green

Structure: STARBOARD (IALA A) Green five- pile structure, green triangle, point up daymark

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D3030
NGA No.
24468
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fort James Island Lighthouse at night?+
Fort James Island displays the characteristic Fl W 3s — 1 white flash every 3 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.
Which ports and harbors does Fort James Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fort James Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Banjul at 14.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sukuta (20.4 NM WNW), Ziguinchor (44.2 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fort James Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Fort James Island Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Fort James Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fort James Island 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.