Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse

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Location & Light Range

About Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete range rear light was constructed in 2007 and stands 25 meters tall on an octagonal platform supported by piles. It features a white tower with a single red vertical stripe and a gallery. Its focal height reaches 30 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.3 nautical miles. The operational light is designated as 'front' in its flash characteristic. The site is accessible by boat, with the tower remaining closed to visitors.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for vessels navigating the Petrovskiy Channel, particularly those departing the Gutuevskaya docks and using the St. Petersburg waterfront.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
6s
Interval
6s
Raw Code
front
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
15.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2007

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical tower with gallery, mounted on an octagonal concrete platform supported by piles

Location

Country
🇷🇺RU
Latitude
59.9080°
Longitude
29.9498°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Gorskaya(7.2 km)
Admiralty No.
C4076.611
NGA No.
13076.1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is LOMONOSOV at 5.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Lomonosov (6.5 NM W), Gorskaya (7.4 NM N), Kronshtadt (7.5 NM NW), Bronka Port (7.9 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Petrovskiy Kanal 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 Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse?

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Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.

How can I track vessels near Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Petrovskiy Kanal 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.

What is the Petrovskiy Kanal Range Rear lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at , RU. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.