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Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse

Fl WR 4s🇸🇴Somalia, SOInactive

Location & Light Range

About Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse

This lighthouse, a round masonry tower with a white square dwelling, stands 35 meters tall. Its focal plane is also 35 meters above sea level. The structure's construction material is masonry. The lighthouse originally displayed a white light with a flash characteristic, and a continuous red light of shorter range was also present. Its geographic range was listed as 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Somalia
Country
🇸🇴SO
Latitude
-0.3799°
Longitude
42.5547°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
35m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: Round masonry tower on white square dwelling; 26. All harbour lights temporarily

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6842
NGA No.
31160
ARLHS No.
SOM-010
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse at night?+
Isola Dei Serpenti displays the characteristic Fl WR 4s — 1 wr flash every 4 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. The wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Kismayu at 0.9 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Isola Dei Serpenti 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 Isola Dei Serpenti Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Isola Dei Serpenti 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.