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Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl 45s🇨🇳Xiashan District, CNOperational

Location & Light Range

About Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical concrete tower, built in 2006, stands 17 meters tall with its light positioned 24 meters above sea level. Its gray concrete exterior is distinguished by a black vertical stripe and a black triangular daymark at the top. The structure is a rectangular cylindrical concrete tower situated in the Xiashan District. The Zhànjiāng Gǎng Range Rear light emits three white flashes. It is located 1.7 kilometers from Xiahai, the nearest port.

Why it matters: This range rear light provides mariners with a precise visual guide when aligned with its corresponding front light, ensuring safe passage through the channels of Zhànjiāng Gǎng. Its operational status aids navigation in this busy Chinese port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl 45s
Flash Type
Flashing
Interval
45s
Raw Code
Fl.(3)W
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Xiahai(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
P3383.1
NGA No.
20072

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
gray concrete with a black vertical stripe topped by a triangular daymark
Material
concrete

Structure: rectangular cylindrical concrete tower

Location

City
Xiashan District
Country
🇨🇳China
Region
Guangdong
Sea Region
Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear, China
Latitude
21.1857°
Longitude
110.4066°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl 45s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is ZHANJIANG at 3.3 NM to the E. Other ports served include Zhanjiang Pt (8.1 NM SE), Beitan (14 NM NW), Taiping (16.3 NM SW), Naozhou (18.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) 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 Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Zhànjiāng Gǎng (Zhànjiāng Basin) 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.