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River Tees Range Front Lighthouse

F Red🇬🇧GBOperational

Location & Light Range

About River Tees Range Front Lighthouse

This cylindrical lighthouse, standing 14 meters tall, is painted with red and white horizontal bands. It is situated on the waterfront opposite the entrance to the Tees estuary, approximately 0.5 kilometers from Teesport. The light is red and emits a fixed red signal, with a focal height of 18 meters. Its geographic range extends to 12.7 nautical miles. Access to the tower and its site is restricted due to its location within an active industrial area and port operations.

Why it matters: As the front light of a range system, this lighthouse provides essential directional guidance for vessels entering the busy and industrially significant Tees estuary, ensuring safe passage for commercial shipping.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Location

Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Region
England
Sea Region
waterfront opposite the entrance to the Tees estuary
Latitude
54.6197°
Longitude
-1.1697°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands

Structure: round cylindrical tower colored with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Teesport(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
A2627
NGA No.
2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify River Tees Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
River Tees Range Front displays the characteristic F 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 River Tees Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
River Tees Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Teesport at 0.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Seal Sands (1.5 NM ENE), Greatham (2.4 NM WNW), Middlesbrough (3 NM SW), Port Clarence (3.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is River Tees Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, River Tees 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 River Tees Range Front Lighthouse?+
River Tees Range Front Lighthouse is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near River Tees Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near River Tees 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.