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Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 10s🇩🇴Santo Domingo Este, DOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse

The Santo Domingo Range Rear light is a square concrete tower painted white, featuring a large red rectangular daymark with a white vertical stripe. Standing 25 meters tall, its focal height reaches 53 meters, offering a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. The light emits a steady green signal, guiding vessels into the harbor or a specific channel when aligned with its front light. It is located 155 meters northeast of the front light, across Avenida España. This operational aid is situated near the port of Ciudad Trujillo, 0.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for safe maritime traffic entering or departing Santo Domingo's port, preventing vessels from straying into shallow waters or collision zones by indicating a precise navigational course.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
53m
Geographic Range
20NM

Location

City
Santo Domingo Este
Country
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Region
Santo Domingo
Sea Region
A range light located in Santo Domingo, across the Avenida España, 155 m northeast of its front light, guiding vessels into the harbor or a specific channel.
Latitude
18.4727°
Longitude
-69.8761°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a large rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: square white concrete tower carrying a large rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ciudad Trujillo(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
J5458.1
NGA No.
14348
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Santo Domingo Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Ciudad Trujillo at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Santo Domingo (0.6 NM SW), Rio Haina (8.8 NM WSW), Barcequillo (9.3 NM WSW), Bajos de Haina (9.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Santo Domingo Range Rear 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 Santo Domingo Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Santo Domingo Range Rear 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.