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Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Q Red🇺🇸New York, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse is a maritime navigation aid located in New York, US. It is currently operational and active, providing guidance to vessels navigating the surrounding waters. The light sits at a focal height of 21 meters above mean sea level.

Light characteristic: The identifying signal of this lighthouse is Q Red. This characteristic is published in the relevant List of Lights and can be used by mariners to confirm their position relative to the coast. The light color is red, which may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Position: Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse is positioned at 40.5077°N, 74.2135°W, near New York in US.

Geographic context: Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Nearby lighthouses in US: Other lighthouses in the region include Abagadasset Point Range, Absecon, Admiralty Head Light, Ahukini Breakwater, Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses. View all on the Lighthouses Directory.

Nearby Ports

Tottenville, Staten Island

USTTV

1.6 NMWNW

Perth Amboy

USPAY

2.4 NMNW

Mounts Mills

USZMM

2.9 NMWSW

SOUTH AMBOY

USZZM

3 NMWSW

SEWAREN

USSWN

3.2 NMNW

Flash Characteristics

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
0 flashes

Physical Specifications

Focal Height
21m
Light Range
Not available
Status
ACTIVE
City
New York
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
40.5077°
Longitude
-74.2135°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Princes Bay Range Front displays the characteristic Q Red. 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 Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tottenville, Staten Island at 1.6 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Perth Amboy (2.4 NM NW), Mounts Mills (2.9 NM WSW), SOUTH AMBOY (3 NM WSW), SEWAREN (3.2 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Princes Bay Range Front 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 Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse?+
Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Princes Bay Range Front 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.