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Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse

This metal cylindrical tower, standing 20 meters tall, was built in 1965 and first lit the same year. It features an orange color with a single black vertical stripe and is positioned on a circular pier. The station was established in 1931, with the current structure dating from 1965. The light emits a white flash and is located in the St. Lawrence River off Cap Brûlé. The total focal height reaches 29 meters, providing a geographic range of 15.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for vessels navigating the channel off Cap Brûlé, ensuring they maintain the correct bearing to prevent groundings or collisions in this section of the river.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
15.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Significant events: Station established 1931, current tower built 1965

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
metal

Structure: round cylindrical tower, painted with orange and white horizontal bands, mounted at the edge of a circular pier

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located in the river off Cap Brûlé, which is on the north bank about 18 km northeast of Beaupré.
Latitude
47.0896°
Longitude
-70.7106°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Montmagny(8.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H2261.1
NGA No.
3752
ARLHS No.
CAN-1004
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Montmagny at 8.8 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Cap-St-Ignace (11.2 NM ESE), Sainte-Famille (12.8 NM SW), Château-Richer (14.5 NM WSW), Ile aux coudres (23.8 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear 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 Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Banc du Cap Brûlé Upstream Range Rear 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.