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Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse

Fl R 3s🇦🇺Tasmania, AUInactive

Location & Light Range

About Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse

This navigational aid features a red metal tower combined with a concrete structure. Its light emits a single red flash every 3 seconds. The operational status of this light is currently inactive. The tower is constructed from concrete and painted red. It provides a geographic range of 10 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 3s
Geographic Range
10NM

Location

City
Tasmania
Country
🇦🇺AU
Latitude
-42.9146°
Longitude
147.3604°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: Red metal tower, concrete tower. TASMANIA 129

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
K3627
NGA No.
6736
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse at night?+
Sandy Bay Point displays the characteristic Fl R 3s — 1 red flash every 3 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hobart at 2 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include LINDISFARNE (3.7 NM N), Risdon (4.4 NM NNW), Boyer (5.6 NM NNW), Cambridge (6.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Sandy Bay Point 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.
How can I track vessels near Sandy Bay Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sandy Bay Point 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.