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Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇹🇷Silifke, TROperational

Location & Light Range

About Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower stands 20 meters tall and displays a green flashing light every 3 seconds. Its focal height reaches 24 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. The tower is white with a red band around the base of its lantern and features a red triangular daymark pointing upwards. Located in Mersin Limanı, it is situated approximately 190 meters northeast of the corresponding front range light. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light, when aligned with its front counterpart, establishes a precise navigational line essential for vessels entering Mersin Limanı.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

City
Silifke
Country
🇹🇷Turkey
Region
Mersin
Sea Region
Mersin Limanı, located about 190 m northeast of the front light.
Latitude
36.1344°
Longitude
33.6835°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yesilovacik(3.4 km)
Admiralty No.
N5873.3
NGA No.
20728

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red band around the base of the lantern
Material
steel

Structure: triangular steel skeletal tower carrying a red triangular daymark, point up

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Mersin Limanı Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Yesilovacik at 3.2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Tasucu (14.5 NM NE), Anamur (41 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Mersin Limanı 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 Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Mersin Limanı 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 Mersin Limanı Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Mersin Limanı 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.