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Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green (night), White (day) 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse

The Pensacola Bay Range Rear consists of a 20-meter triangular skeletal tower constructed of steel. It stands on a square platform supported by piles, located off the end of Perry Avenue in Pensacola Bay. The tower carries a rectangular daymark, distinguished by red with a vertical white stripe. This navigational aid guides vessels across Pensacola Bay towards the city's waterfront. It exhibits a green occulting light every 6 seconds at night and a white occulting light every 6 seconds during the day. The geographic range of the light is 13.2 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for maritime safety, precisely guiding vessels through the navigable channels of Pensacola Bay to the city's waterfront. Its synchronized light characteristic ensures ships maintain the correct bearing, preventing groundings and facilitating efficient port operations.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green (night), White (day) 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green (night), White (day)
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s (night), Oc W 6s (day)
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Florida
Sea Region
Pensacola Bay, off the end of Perry Avenue, guiding vessels across Pensacola Bay to the city's waterfront.
Latitude
30.4206°
Longitude
-87.1833°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pensacola(2.1 km)
Admiralty No.
J3406.1
USCG No.
4-4925

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 20m triangular skeletal tower, mounted on a square platform supported by piles, and carrying a rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Pensacola Bay Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green (night), White (day) 6s. 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 (night), white (day) color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pensacola at 2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Santa Rosa Beach (4.2 NM SSE), GULF BREEZE (4.3 NM S), Sabine (5.5 NM SSE), Pensacola Beach (5.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pensacola Bay 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 Pensacola Bay Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pensacola Bay 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.