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Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Baie-Comeau, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse

The Baie des Anglais Range Front light is a square skeletal mast standing 15.5 meters tall, topped by a trapezoidal slatted daymark. This daymark is painted orange with a distinctive black vertical stripe. The structure carries a continuous green light, visible for 14.7 nautical miles. It is located at the head of Baie des Anglais, near Baie-Comeau, marking the approach to industrial facilities. The focal height of the light is 27 meters above the water.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for guiding large commercial vessels serving the Cargill Grain and Alcoa Aluminum facilities safely into Baie des Anglais, preventing groundings and facilitating the efficient movement of goods.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Baie-Comeau
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Baie des Anglais, marking the head of the bay where Cargill Grain and Alcoa Aluminum facilities are located.
Latitude
49.2689°
Longitude
-68.1291°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying a trapezoidal slatted daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baie Comeau(1.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H2050.5
NGA No.
3308
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Baie des Anglais Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Baie Comeau at 1.9 NM to the S. Other ports served include Matane (34.4 NM SE), Les Mechins (48.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
How can I track vessels near Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Baie des Anglais Range Front Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.