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Marigot Lighthouse

Fl WRG 4s🇲🇫St.-Martin, MFOperational

Location & Light Range

About Marigot Lighthouse

Marigot Lighthouse, established in 1880, guides mariners from St.-Martin. The structure is a 10-meter tall, truncated pyramidal metal tower painted white with red bands. It stands on a focal height of 20 meters, providing a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. The light characteristic is a quick white flash.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WRG 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WRG
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Q.W.
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1880

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J5658
NGA No.
14732
Wikidata
Q106901459 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
metal

Structure: White truncated pyramidal metal tower, red banded; 24

Location

City
St.-Martin
Country
🇲🇫MF
Latitude
18.0710°
Longitude
-63.0866°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Marigot Lighthouse at night?+
Marigot displays the characteristic Fl WRG 4s — 1 wrg 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 wrg color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Marigot Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Marigot Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Marigot at 0.3 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Marigot (0.5 NM S), Galisbay (0.7 NM N), Marigot (1.2 NM ESE), Sint-Maarten Apt (2.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Marigot Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Marigot 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.
How can I track vessels near Marigot Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Marigot 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.