Verchères Traverse Range Front Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Verchères Traverse Range Front Lighthouse
The Verchères Traverse Range Front light was established in 1967 near Verchères, Quebec. It is part of a range system guiding vessels through a specific navigational path on the St. Lawrence River. The light emits a green flash, repeating every 5.2 seconds. With a focal height of 16 meters, it has a geographic range of 12.2 nautical miles. This white tower operates continuously, aiding maritime traffic on this busy waterway. The nearest port is Contrecoeur, located 5.2 kilometers away.
Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding vessels through the Verchères Traverse, a critical segment of the St. Lawrence River. Its alignment with a rear light helps ships maintain the correct course in a busy channel.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- green
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- F.G. 52
- Focal Height
- 16m
- Geographic Range
- 12.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1967
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Contrecoeur(5.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H2478
- NGA No.
- 5364
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-1342
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: The Verchères Traverse Range Front light, established in 1967, plays a vital role in guiding maritime traffic along the bustling St. Lawrence River. Situated near the historic community of Verchères, Quebec, this light is part of a crucial range system designed to help ships navigate a specific, often challenging, section of the waterway. The river here is a dynamic environment, with commercial vessels and pleasure craft constantly moving through its currents. This light, though modern in its construction, continues a long tradition of aids to navigation in this historically significant shipping lane. It operates continuously, ensuring safe passage for countless vessels day and night. Its active status underscores its ongoing importance to the region's economy and the safety of those who travel the St. Lawrence.
Location
- City
- Verchères
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- Located on the St. Lawrence River, serving as the front light of the Verchères Traverse Range, guiding vessels through a specific navigational path near Verchères, Quebec, Canada.
- Latitude
- 45.7959°
- Longitude
- -73.3266°
Nearby Vessels
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خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.