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Sabine Bank Lighthouse

🇺🇸Texas, USInactive

A square, concrete caisson lighthouse stands 6 meters tall, with its light positioned 22 meters above sea level. Originally built and first lit in 1904, the tower is painted white. It is situated in the Gulf of Mexico, south of the Sabine River's mouth. While the original structure remains, an automated beacon on a skeleton tower now serves the navigational purpose.

Background
The Sabine Bank Light is a caisson lighthouse in the Gulf of Mexico south of the mouth of the Sabine River. It is still active, though the original tower has been replaced with an automated beacon on a skeleton tower.
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
22m
Year Built
1904
Admiralty No.
J3996
USCG No.
4-1095
ARLHS No.
USA-712
Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete
City
Texas
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
29.7348°
Longitude
-93.8939°
Flag
Type
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Which ports and harbors does Sabine Bank Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sabine Bank Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is SABINE PASS at 0 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Port Arthur (8.8 NM NNW), Groves (12 NM N), Atreco (14.7 NM N), PORT NECHES (16.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sabine Bank Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Sabine Bank Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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