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Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

F Blue 6s🇦🇺Albany, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel cylindrical skeletal tower stands 17 meters high, with its light positioned at a focal height of 27 meters. It displays a red daymark with a white vertical stripe. The light emits a blue flash. Located near Albany in Western Australia, it operates within Princess Royal Harbour. The tower's construction material is steel and it carries a square cylindrical skeletal tower structure.

Why it matters: This range light aids vessels navigating the narrow entrance to Princess Royal Harbour, which is a critical shipping lane for the port of Albany.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Blue 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Blue
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F B
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Albany
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Western Australia
Sea Region
Princess Royal Harbour, Torndirrup, Australia. It guides vessels through the narrow entrance to the harbour.
Latitude
-35.0561°
Longitude
117.8520°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Albany(2.2 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1802.51
NGA No.
8848
ARLHS No.
AUS-055

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe daymark
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear displays the characteristic F Blue 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 blue color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Albany at 2.6 NM to the ENE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Princess Royal Harbour Range 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 Princess Royal Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Princess Royal Harbour Range 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.