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Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red 12s🇨🇳Potou, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse

This white masonry tower stands 18 meters tall with a gallery. Its focal height reaches 22 meters, and it emits a continuous red light. The tower is white with a black vertical stripe on the range line. It is located 160 meters north-northeast of its associated front light in Potou, Guangdong. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: As the rear light of a range system, Máxié Range Rear is essential for guiding vessels along a specific channel when aligned with its front light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 12s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
12s
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

City
Potou
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
Located in China, beside a street, 160 m north northeast of its associated front light.
Latitude
21.1987°
Longitude
110.4284°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiahai(3.2 km)
Admiralty No.
P3382.1
NGA No.
20080

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe on the range line

Structure: white masonry tower with gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Máxié Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red 12s. 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 Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ZHANJIANG at 2.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Zhanjiang Pt (8 NM SSE), Beitan (14.2 NM NW), Taiping (17.7 NM SW), Naozhou (19 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Máxié 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.
How can I track vessels near Máxié Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Máxié 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.