U.S. Lightship 76 (WAL-504) Relief Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About U.S. Lightship 76 (WAL-504) Relief Lighthouse
Built in 1904, Lightship 76 (WAL-504) Relief is a steel vessel that served as a mobile navigational aid. Originally featuring two masts, its design was later modified to improve its functionality. As a relief ship, it did not maintain a permanent station but instead moved to cover other lightships that were undergoing repairs or maintenance. This adaptability allowed it to provide continuous guidance in various locations where fixed structures were not feasible. It was stationed near Mission, British Columbia, approximately 4 kilometers from the nearest port.
Why it matters: The vessel's role as a relief ship was significant for maintaining uninterrupted maritime safety, particularly in offshore locations where permanent lighthouses were impractical.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 39.5m
- Material
- steel
Structure: steel lightship, originally 2-masted but modified from its original appearance
Location
- City
- Mission
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Latitude
- 49.1556°
- Longitude
- -122.4015°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1904
Significant events: originally 2-masted, later modified
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Mission(4.0 km)
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.