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Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇮🇳INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square steel skeletal tower, built in 1983, stands 14 meters tall and is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It features a gallery and an enclosed equipment shelter at its base. The lighthouse is situated on the highest point of North Button Island, within the Ritchie's Archipelago. Its light emits a white flash every 10 seconds from a focal height of 57 meters, with a geographic range of 19.7 nautical miles. The nearest port is Port Blair, approximately 43.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The light helps define the northern approach to the Diligent Strait, a key passage between the Ritchie's Archipelago and the main Andaman Islands, ensuring safe transit.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
57m
Geographic Range
19.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1983

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Blair(43.1 km)
Admiralty No.
F1202.6.
NGA No.
26532

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower with gallery and an enclosed equipment shelter in the base, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Sea Region
North Button Island, Ritchie's Archipelago, Andaman Islands, marking the northern entrance to the Diligent Strait.
Latitude
12.3169°
Longitude
93.0680°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Elphinstone Harbour at 8.6 NM to the W. Other ports served include Meadows (25.9 NM SW), Port Blair (43.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses 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 Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ritchie's Archipelago Lighthouses 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.