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Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse

🇵🇱Frombork, PLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Frauenburg

This 30m square red brick steeple, part of the Church of St Adalbert in Frombork, served as a navigational marker. The light was positioned beside the second highest window. The structure is situated on the southern edge of a lagoon, about 15.3 km from Elblag. This rear range light assisted ships in following a defined path across the lagoon waters. It stopped functioning in 2016. Visitors can access the site, but the tower itself is not open.

Why it matters: This rear range light was important for directing vessels through a specific channel in the lagoon near Frombork. Its location within the Church of St Adalbert steeple is an uncommon instance of a navigation aid incorporated into a significant community building.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
brick

Structure: A 30m square red brick steeple of the Church of St Adalbert. The light was mounted beside the next-to-highest window.

Location

City
Frombork
Country
🇵🇱Poland
Region
Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Sea Region
south shore of the lagoon, near Frombork village, about 15 km east of Tolkmicko
Latitude
54.3573°
Longitude
19.6800°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Elblag(15.3 km)
Admiralty No.
C3213.1.

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2016

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Frombork at 0.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Krynica Morska (8.2 NM W), Krynica Morska (8.2 NM W), Elblag (15.3 NM SW), Baltiysk (18.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Frombork 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 Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Frombork Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Frombork 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.