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Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇺🇸USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse

This 19-meter tall skeletal steel tower stands white on a square platform supported by piles east of Point Clear in Mobile Bay. It guides vessels departing the Theodore Industrial Port, operating in conjunction with a front range light to provide a precise alignment. The tower displays a rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe. Its white light flashes once every 4 seconds. The structure is accessible only by boat.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for the safe navigation of commercial vessels using the Theodore Industrial Port, ensuring precise alignment for departures from the busy Mobile Bay shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Location

Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Alabama
Sea Region
Located east of the centerline of Mobile Bay, about 2 miles east of Point Clear, guiding vessels leaving the Theodore Industrial Port south of Mobile.
Latitude
30.4689°
Longitude
-87.9990°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: A 19m square skeletal tower, painted white, mounted on a square platform supported by piles. It carries a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fairhope(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
J3493.51
USCG No.
4-7340
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is FAIRHOPE at 5.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Deer river (6.2 NM NW), Alabama Pt. (8.8 NM SW), Daphne (9.4 NM NNE), Pinto Island (11.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Theodore Channel Outer 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 Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Theodore Channel Outer 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.