Tétreauville Range Front Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tétreauville Range Front Lighthouse
The Tétreauville Range Front (2) lighthouse assists vessels navigating a critical Canadian waterway, presumed to be part of the St. Lawrence River. This front light operates in tandem with a rear light, forming a navigational alignment that mariners use to maintain a safe course and avoid hazards. Although details regarding its construction and early years are not readily available, its ongoing service confirms its significance for maritime traffic in the area. Visitors can access the site to observe the lighthouse's function, but entry into the tower is restricted. The light has a focal height of 14.5 meters.
Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding ships through its specific channel, helping to prevent accidents in potentially difficult waters.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 14.5m
- Geographic Range
- 11.7NM
Location
- City
- Montreal
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- A range front light in Canada.
- Latitude
- 45.5974°
- Longitude
- -73.5104°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Montreal(3.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H2496
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1203
Tower & Structure
Structure: Tétreauville Range Front (2) guides vessels along a vital Canadian waterway, likely a section of the St. Lawrence River, where precise navigation is paramount. As a front range light, it works in conjunction with a rear light, creating a visual line that mariners follow to stay within safe channels, avoiding potential hazards. While the specific history of its construction and early operations remains largely unrecorded, its continued active status highlights its enduring importance to the region's maritime traffic. The site welcomes visitors, offering a perspective on the operational role of these essential aids to navigation, though access inside the tower itself is not permitted. With its light positioned at a focal plane of 14.5 meters, this structure quietly contributes to the safety of countless journeys, a testament to the ongoing need for reliable guidance in Canada's busy waters.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Tétreauville Range Front على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.