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Guardia Vecchia Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇮🇹ITOperational

Location & Light Range

About Guardia Vecchia Range Rear Lighthouse

This range rear light is a 5-meter square building, painted white with a black vertical stripe. It is situated atop a steep hill near the Guardiavecchia weather and coast guard station, standing 869 meters north of the front light. The structure is a single-story building, with the light appearing to extend down a wall as a daymark. Its focal height reaches 150 meters, and it emits a green occulting light, flashing once every 4 seconds. The geographic range of this light is 29.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This light works with its front counterpart to guide vessels with precise alignment, and its daymark aids in clear identification as a navigational aid.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
150m
Geographic Range
29.6NM

Location

Country
🇮🇹Italy
Sea Region
atop a steep hill near the Guardiavecchia weather and coast guard station, 869 m north of the front light.
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, perched on the wall in front of the Guardiavecchia weather and coast guard station

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Maddalena(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
E0957.1
NGA No.
8772
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Guardia Vecchia Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Guardia Vecchia Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green 4s. 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Guardia Vecchia Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Guardia Vecchia 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 Guardia Vecchia Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Guardia Vecchia Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Guardia Vecchia 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.