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Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse

Oc Green 6s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower stands 21 meters high with its light positioned at 22 meters above the water. It serves as the rear marker for the Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G, located in a petroleum tank farm at the southern edge of Port Arthur. The structure is a square skeletal tower, painted green, and emits an occulting green light every 6 seconds, visible only along the defined range line. While the site is open, the tower itself is closed to visitors. This aid to navigation has a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for vessels transiting the Port Arthur Canal, providing critical alignment to keep them within the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc G 6s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Texas
Sea Region
Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear, located in a petroleum tank farm at the southern edge of Port Arthur.
Latitude
29.3669°
Longitude
-94.7670°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Bolivar(0.9 km)
Admiralty No.
J4022.46
USCG No.
4-22855
ARLHS No.
USA-1340

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 21m square skeletal tower.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear displays the characteristic Oc Green 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bolivar at 1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Port Bolivar (2.4 NM NNE), Galveston (3.8 NM SSW), Texas City (6.6 NM W), EAGLE POINT (10.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G 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 Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range G 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.