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Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse

Iso Green 2s🇮🇹ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse

The Guardia Vecchia Range Front is a square, one-story building standing 5 meters tall, painted white with a single black vertical stripe. Its focal height reaches 50 meters above sea level. This structure emits an isophase green light that cycles every 2 seconds, visible for 18.7 nautical miles. It is situated on a steep hillside northwest of La Maddalena town, guiding vessels towards the port located 0.9 kilometers away on the island's south side.

Why it matters: This range front light assists vessels navigating into the port of La Maddalena, a significant harbor on the island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso Green 2s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
Green
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Iso G 2s
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇹Italy
Sea Region
Guides vessels approaching La Maddalena, a port on the south side of La Maddalena island, located on a steep hillside northwest of the town.
Latitude
41.2012°
Longitude
9.3924°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe

Structure: square 1-story building, painted white with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Maddalena(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E0957
NGA No.
8768
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Guardia Vecchia Range Front displays the characteristic Iso Green 2s. 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 Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Maddalena at 1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Palau (1.3 NM SSW), Cannigione (6.1 NM SSE), Porto Cervo (7.4 NM ESE), Santa Teresa di Gallura (9.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Guardia Vecchia Range Front 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 Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse?+
Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Guardia Vecchia Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Guardia Vecchia Range Front 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.