# Light float

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Floating lighted navigational aid

Roaring Middle light float, off [King's Lynn](/source/King's_Lynn) at position 52° 58´·64N., 0° 21´·08E.

A **light float** is a type of lighted [navigational aid](/source/Navigational_aid) forming an intermediate class between [lightvessels](/source/Lightvessel) and large lighted [buoys](/source/Buoys); they are generally smaller than lightvessels and carry less powerful lights.[1] In times when most lightvessels were crewed, the term was sometimes also used to describe a full-size lightvessel converted to unmanned operation.[2]

Light floats usually have a boat-shaped platform: this was found to ride the strong tides of rivers and estuaries better than buoys.[3] Light floats are still deployed instead of smaller lighted buoys in waters where strong currents may be experienced.[4]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-cunliffe118_1-0)** Cunliffe, T. (2006) *The Complete Yachtmaster*, A & C Black, p.118

1. **[^](#cite_ref-canmore_2-0)** [Abertay Light Vessel](https://canmore.org.uk/site/270223/abertay-light-vessel-abertay-sands-outer-tay-estuary-north-sea), [Canmore](/source/Canmore_(database))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-naish111_3-0)** Naish, J. (1985) *Seamarks: their history and development*, Stanford, p.111

1. **[^](#cite_ref-apn780_4-0)** Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic Center (1995) *American Practical Navigator*, USGPO, p.780

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