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Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇹🇹Point Fortin, TTOperational

Location & Light Range

About Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower, standing 28 meters tall, is painted red with a yellow vertical stripe. It emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 42 meters. The structure is located inland, 0.9 kilometers from the port of Point Fortin. It functions as the rear component of a range system, situated inland approximately 300 meters southeast of the corresponding front light. The tower carries a daymark that is also painted red with a yellow vertical stripe.

Why it matters: This rear range light, paired with its front counterpart, provides essential directional guidance for vessels navigating the channel to the Atlantic LNG facility.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Location

City
Point Fortin
Country
🇹🇹Trinidad and Tobago
Latitude
10.1812°
Longitude
-61.6933°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
28m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a yellow vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal tower carrying a daymark painted red with a yellow vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Point Fortin(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J5908.71
NGA No.
16134.5
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Point Fortin Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Point Fortin at 1.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include La Brea (Brighton) (5.5 NM NE), Saint Mary's (9.7 NM ENE), San Fernando (14.5 NM ENE), Pointe a Pierre (15.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Point Fortin 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 Point Fortin Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Point Fortin 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.