Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Q Red🇺🇸New York, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse

This white, 21-meter-tall skeletal tower stands on the shoreline east of the historic Princes Bay Light, marking a turn in the Raritan Bay entrance channel. It is painted white and carries a rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe. The tower emits a quick-flashing red light from a focal height of 21 meters. It is part of a range system with a rear light to guide vessels. The structure is located 1.7 kilometers from Tottenville.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for safe navigation into Raritan Bay, specifically guiding ships through a critical turn where the main channel approaches the shoreline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q Red
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
Q R
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
New York
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
New York
Sea Region
Raritan Bay entrance channel, marking a turn where the channel comes close to shore. It is located on the shoreline east of the historic Princes Bay Light.
Latitude
40.5077°
Longitude
-74.2135°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white

Structure: A 21m square skeletal tower with a quick-flashing red light, painted white. It also carries a rectangular daymark painted red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tottenville(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
J1057
USCG No.
1-36190
ARLHS No.
USA-673
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near United States, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

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.