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Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇳Zhifu District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse

This slender, cylindrical lighthouse stands 45 meters tall and features red and white horizontal bands. Its focal height reaches 50 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a fixed red light. It is positioned approximately 200 meters west of the Sānqī Channel's front range light, forming part of a navigational pair. The structure's design and markings are intended to provide clear visual alignment for vessels traversing the waterway. Its operational status confirms its role in maritime guidance.

Why it matters: This range rear light is essential for safe navigation through the Sānqī Channel, providing a critical alignment for ships.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
50m
Geographic Range
18.7NM

Location

City
Zhifu District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Shandong
Sea Region
Sānqī Channel, located about 200 m west of the front light
Latitude
37.5834°
Longitude
121.3701°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
45m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: slender round tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Yantai(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
P3881.91.
NGA No.
CN-1496.52
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Sānqī Channel Range Rear 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 Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Yantai Pt at 2.1 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Yantai (7 NM S), Yantai (8.5 NM NW), Longmen (14.2 NM SE), Penglai Pt (30.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sānqī Channel 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 Sānqī Channel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sānqī Channel 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.