Sabine River Range Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Sabine River Range Lighthouse
Also known as: Sabine River Range (Range C) Rear
The Sabine River Range lighthouse, with a focal height of 21 meters, guides vessels along the Sabine River, which borders Texas and Louisiana before entering the Gulf of Mexico. This active aid to navigation has a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles and displays an isophase red light on a 6-second cycle. Range lights function in pairs, with the lights positioned vertically to indicate the correct course. Vessels must keep the lights aligned to avoid groundings or collisions. The surrounding area features coastal marshlands and bayous. The nearest port is Sabine Pass, just 0.7 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This range light is essential for commercial vessels, including tankers and cargo ships, navigating the intricate Sabine River channels. It provides a clear visual cue for maintaining the correct course, preventing groundings and collisions in a waterway critical for regional industry and trade.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Isophase
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Iso R 6s
- Focal Height
- 21m
- Geographic Range
- 13.4NM
Location
- City
- Port Arthur
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Region
- Texas
- Sea Region
- Sabine River
- Latitude
- 29.7651°
- Longitude
- -93.8956°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: The Sabine River Range lighthouse guides mariners along the vital Sabine River, a waterway that forms part of the border between Texas and Louisiana, flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. This active aid to navigation is crucial for vessels traversing the river's often winding and sometimes challenging channels, particularly those carrying cargo to and from the busy ports along its banks. While specific historical details about its construction or early years are not provided, range lights like this one are typically established to ensure safe passage through areas where precise alignment is necessary. They work in conjunction, with two lights appearing vertically aligned to indicate a vessel is on the correct course, preventing groundings or collisions. The surrounding landscape is characterized by expansive marshlands, intricate bayous, and dense coastal vegetation, typical of the Gulf Coast region, creating a remote and often humid environment. Its continuous operation underscores its ongoing importance to commercial shipping, including petrochemical transport, and recreational boating in this busy river system. Visitors would likely experience a practical, utilitarian structure set against a backdrop of natural beauty, emphasizing the critical role of such navigational aids in a working river.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sabine pass(0.7 km)
- Admiralty No.
- J4008.1
- USCG No.
- 4-22540
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