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White Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Oc Red 5s🇮🇪IEOperational

Location & Light Range

About White Bay Range Front Lighthouse

Located on the east shore of Cork Harbour, approximately 2 km north of Roche's Point, this square metal building functions as the front range light for White Bay. The structure is painted white and stands 1.8 meters tall, with the light positioned at a focal height of 11 meters. It emits an occulting red light that flashes once every 5 seconds. This light is shown through a window in the building. The geographic range of the light is 10.7 nautical miles, serving vessels navigating the waters near Whitegate.

Why it matters: As the front range light for White Bay, this structure works in conjunction with its rear counterpart. This pairing provides mariners with precise alignment, ensuring safe navigation within the busy shipping lanes of Cork Harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 5s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Oc R 5s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Location

Country
🇮🇪Ireland
Sea Region
East shore of Cork Harbour, approximately 2 km north of Roche's Point.
Latitude
51.8088°
Longitude
-8.2655°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
1.8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square metal building, painted white; the light is shown through a window

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Whitegate(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
A5722
NGA No.
6360
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify White Bay Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
White Bay Range Front displays the characteristic Oc Red 5s. 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 White Bay Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
White Bay Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is CROSSHAVEN at 1.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Whitegate (1.4 NM N), Ringaskiddy Deepwater Terminal (2.4 NM NW), Ringaskiddy Passenger Terminal (2.4 NM NW), Ringaskiddy (2.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is White Bay Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, White Bay Range Front 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 White Bay Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near White Bay Range Front 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.