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Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse

Q Red 2s🇫🇷Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse

This operational, cylindrical skeletal tower stands 20 meters tall and is constructed of steel. It is painted white with a blue band at the top. The Môle Graveleau Range Rear light emits a quick flashing red light. It serves as the rear light in a range system, working with a front light to create a precise alignment for mariners. The light has a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light is indispensable for safe navigation within the Port de Fos, providing a critical alignment for vessels maneuvering through the port's basins.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red 2s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Trabas photo in 2012

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a blue band at the top
Material
steel

Structure: triangular cylindrical skeletal tower, painted white with a blue band at the top

Location

City
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
Port de Fos basin
Latitude
43.3846°
Longitude
4.8050°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port St Louis du Rhone(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
E0603.71
NGA No.
6402
ARLHS No.
FRA-549
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Môle Graveleau Range Rear displays the characteristic Q Red 2s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône at 0.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include SALIN DE GIRAUD (3.4 NM NW), Fos-sur-Mer (3.5 NM NE), Port-de-Bouc (7.8 NM E), Lavéra (8.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Môle Graveleau 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 Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse?+
Môle Graveleau 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 Môle Graveleau Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Môle Graveleau 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.