Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range (Range C) Rear Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range (Range C) Rear Lighthouse
The Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range (Range C) Rear light is part of a navigation system in Mobile Bay. It is positioned to align with its front range counterpart, assisting mariners in maintaining the correct course within the designated channel. This ensures safe passage for commercial ships, tugs, and recreational boats operating daily. The light's continuous operation highlights its ongoing importance to maritime commerce and regional safety. Its function within the range system allows vessels to navigate the Lower Reach's currents and depths accurately. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed to visitors.
Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for guiding vessels through the Lower Reach channel within Mobile Bay, ensuring precise alignment with the front range light for safe and efficient course maintenance. It directly supports the Port of Mobile by providing reliable access for cargo ships.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
Location
- City
- Dauphin Island
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Alabama
- Sea Region
- Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range (Range C) Rear
- Latitude
- 30.2159°
- Longitude
- -88.0447°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Coden(14.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J3465.1
- USCG No.
- 4-6245
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Mobile Lower Reach Outer Range (Range C) Rear light is a vital component of the intricate navigation system guiding vessels through the busy waters of Mobile Bay. Positioned to align with its front range counterpart, this light helps mariners maintain the correct course within the designated channel, ensuring safe passage for the diverse array of commercial ships, tugs, and recreational boats that ply these waters daily. While specific historical anecdotes about its construction or early days are not readily available, its continuous operation underscores its enduring importance to maritime commerce and safety in the region. This light, part of a crucial range system, ensures that vessels can navigate the often-challenging currents and depths of the Lower Reach with precision. Today, the site remains active, diligently performing its duty as a modern aid to navigation. Visitors can access the grounds to observe this working light, appreciating its role in the bay's maritime life, though the tower itself is not open for public ascent, preserving its operational integrity. It quietly contributes to the smooth flow of traffic in one of the Gulf Coast's significant ports.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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