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Port Victoria Entrance Lighthouse

Fl W 6.7s🇸🇨Seychelles, SCOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Victoria Entrance Lighthouse

The Port Victoria Entrance lighthouse is a round masonry tower painted white. It stands 12 meters tall with a focal height of 12 meters. The structure supports a white flashing light visible for 7 nautical miles. The lighthouse has NGA list number 32796 and Admiralty number D6868. It is operational and located in the Seychelles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6.7s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6.7s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Seychelles
Country
🇸🇨SC
Latitude
-4.6180°
Longitude
55.4695°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
round
Tower Color
white
Material
masonry

Structure: White round masonry tower; 36

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
D6868
NGA No.
32796
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Victoria Entrance Lighthouse at night?+
Port Victoria Entrance displays the characteristic Fl W 6.7s — 1 white flash every 6.7 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Port Victoria Entrance Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Victoria Entrance Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Victoria at 1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Mahe (1.2 NM W), Victoria (1.2 NM W), PRASLIN (24.5 NM NE), FREGATE (28.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Victoria Entrance Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Victoria Entrance 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 Victoria Entrance Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Victoria Entrance 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.