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Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc White 10s🇮🇳Thoothukudi, INOperational

Location & Light Range

About Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear is a 55-meter tall square pyramidal skeletal steel tower. It is painted with black and white horizontal bands and stands 59 meters above sea level. The light emits an occulting white flash every 10 seconds. It is situated on a short pier inland from the coast, approximately 1.7 kilometers from the nearest port of New Tuticorin. This structure, along with its companion front light, helps guide vessels into Tuticorin Harbour. The tower and its site are not accessible to the public.

Why it matters: This range light is important for the safe passage of commercial vessels entering and departing Tuticorin Harbour, a major Indian port. Its alignment with the front light helps ships maintain the correct bearing, avoiding hazards in busy shipping lanes.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc W 10s
Focal Height
59m
Geographic Range
20NM

Location

City
Thoothukudi
Country
🇮🇳India
Region
Tamil Nadu
Sea Region
Tuticorin Harbour, India
Latitude
8.7724°
Longitude
78.1993°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
55m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with black and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower painted with black and white horizontal bands

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
New Tuticorin(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
F0735.1
NGA No.
27196
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Tuticorin at 0.6 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include New Tuticorin (1.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Tuticorin Harbour 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 Tuticorin Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Tuticorin Harbour 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.