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Prickly Point Lighthouse

F R 2s🇬🇩Grenada, GDInactive

Location & Light Range

About Prickly Point Lighthouse

Prickly Point is a 59-meter truncated pyramidal metal structure painted red. Its focal height reaches 30 meters, with a geographic range of 12 nautical miles. The light emits a single fixed white flash. The station is not currently operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F R 2s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2s
Raw Code
F
Focal Height
30m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Grenada
Country
🇬🇩GD
Latitude
11.9880°
Longitude
-61.7607°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
59m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
red
Material
metal

Structure: Truncated pyramidal metal structure, unknown daymark; 59

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
J5830.3
NGA No.
15161
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Prickly Point Lighthouse at night?+
Prickly Point displays the characteristic F R 2s — 1 red flash every 2 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. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Prickly Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Prickly Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint George's at 3.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Grenville (11.5 NM NE), CARRIACOU (32.5 NM NNE), Hillsborough, Carriacou Is (34.7 NM NNE), PALM ISLAND (41.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Prickly Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Prickly Point Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Prickly Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Prickly Point 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.