Southeast Bend Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Southeast Bend Lighthouse
Constructed in 1913, the Southeast Bend light stands as a square pyramidal concrete tower measuring 6.5 meters in height. It is situated on a small square crib, with the light positioned 7 meters above water level. This structure emits a red flash every 4 seconds, visible for 9.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located in the St. Clair Flats Channel, marking the international border at the river's south entrance. The Canadian Coast Guard maintains its operation, ensuring it continues to serve as an active aid to navigation in this waterway.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels through the St. Clair Flats Channel, a critical shipping lane that also delineates the international border between the United States and Canada.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Red
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl R 4s
- Focal Height
- 7m
- Geographic Range
- 9.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1913
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Algonac(5.5 km)
- USCG No.
- 7-9645
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1023
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6.5m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square pyramidal concrete tower built on a small square crib
Location
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Sea Region
- St. Clair Flats Channel, marking the international border at the south entrance to the river.
- Latitude
- 42.5500°
- Longitude
- -82.6141°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Southeast Bend على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.