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Red Bluff Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 15s🇦🇺Shire of Broome, AUOperational

Location & Light Range

About Red Bluff Lighthouse

A white fiberglass tower, standing 4 meters tall, was erected in 1987 to re-establish a navigational aid on the mainland bluff opposite East Island. The focal height of the light is 48 meters, and it emits a white flash every 15 seconds. This structure replaced an earlier light that was deactivated and removed in 1981, leaving the station inactive until its re-establishment. The geographic range of the light is 18.4 nautical miles. Road access is available to the site, which is located within the Shire of Broome.

Why it matters: The re-establishment of this light in 1987 underscores the continuing requirement for navigational guidance in the waters near East Island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
48m
Geographic Range
18.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1987

Significant events: original light deactivated and removed in 1981, station inactive until 1987

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Broome(57.0 km)
Admiralty No.
Q1659
NGA No.
9447

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: white fiberglass tower

Location

City
Shire of Broome
Country
🇦🇺Australia
Region
Western Australia
Sea Region
mainland opposite East Island
Latitude
-17.0548°
Longitude
122.3183°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Red Bluff Lighthouse at night?+
Red Bluff displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 15s — 2 white flashes every 15 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Is Red Bluff Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Red Bluff 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.