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Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 6s🇳🇱Harlingen, NLOperational

Location & Light Range

About Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse

This round, cylindrical concrete tower was built in 1976 and first lit that same year. Standing 19 meters tall, it displays a white light with an occulting characteristic, showing a brief eclipse every 6 seconds. The structure features a gallery and is painted with black and white horizontal bands. It is located on the main quay of Harlingen, just 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port. This modern navigational aid operates to a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles.

Why it matters: As the rear component of a range light system, this structure is indispensable for guiding vessels into the port of Harlingen. Its precise alignment with the front light prevents groundings and collisions in the busy harbor approach.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc W 6s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Harlingen(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
B0913.61.
NGA No.
NL-2118

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower with gallery

Location

City
Harlingen
Country
🇳🇱Netherlands
Region
Frisia
Sea Region
main quay of Harlingen, just west of the historic lighthouse
Latitude
53.1738°
Longitude
5.4100°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Harlingen Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc White 6s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Harlingen at 1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Leons (4 NM SSE), FRANEKER (4.7 NM ENE), Exmorrazijl (6.7 NM SSE), KORNWERDERZAND (6.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Harlingen 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 Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Harlingen Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Harlingen 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.