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Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse

Fl Green 3s🇸🇩Port Sudan, SDOperational

Location & Light Range

About Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse

Silayet (Wingate Reef South) light is a skeletal concrete tower standing 8 meters tall, painted black and topped with a white equipment shelter. It is mounted on a platform supported by piles. The light emits a single green flash every 3 seconds from a focal height of 8.5 meters. Located approximately 5 kilometers southwest of the Wingate Reef East light, this navigational aid marks the southern edge of Wingate Reef, a submerged hazard. The tower is closed to the public, but the site is accessible by boat, with Port Sudan being the nearest port, 2.6 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light is critical for vessels navigating the waters around Wingate Reef, specifically warning them of the reef's southern extent and ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl G 3s
Focal Height
8.5m
Geographic Range
9.9NM

Location

City
Port Sudan
Country
🇸🇩Sudan
Region
Red Sea State
Sea Region
South end of Wingate Reef, approximately 5 km southwest of Wingate Reef East light.
Latitude
19.6182°
Longitude
37.2871°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Sudan(2.6 km)
Admiralty No.
D7295.78
NGA No.
30616

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
black with a white equipment shelter
Material
concrete

Structure: skeletal tower, painted black, with a white equipment shelter, mounted on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse at night?+
Silayet (Wingate Reef South displays the characteristic Fl Green 3s. 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 Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Port Sudan at 4 NM to the W. Other ports served include Marsa Bashayer (13.6 NM S), Digna (Sawakin) (29.5 NM S), Swakin (30.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Silayet (Wingate Reef South 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 Silayet (Wingate Reef South Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Silayet (Wingate Reef South 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.