Buttermilk Channel Range Lights

This pair of range lights/markers help guide ships in the channel. When the two markers appear exactly on top of each other, the approaching ship is correctly lined up for approach.

The rear marker stands 76 feet tall, and is the rear of a pair of markers aligned to 69 degrees. The front marker is on the water's edge about 730 feet southwest of the rear marker, and stands 26 feet tall

The rear light flashes 6 seconds on 6 seconds off (isophase).

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Buttermilk Channel Range Markers

Buttermilk Channel Range Markers

From the water aboard JEWEL. Note the green light on the rear marker | Creator: Ronald Greenbaum View File Details Page

Chartplotter aboard JEWEL showing the Buttermilk Channel Range Markers

Chartplotter aboard JEWEL showing the Buttermilk Channel Range Markers

Creator: Ronald Greenbaum View File Details Page

Buttermilk Channel Range Markers

Buttermilk Channel Range Markers

The markers, viewed from the water | Creator: Rich Naruszewicz View File Details Page

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The range lights are in the parking lot of the Brooklyn Cruise Ship Terminal.

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