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Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Lotbinière, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse

The Barre à Boulard Range Rear light is a square skeletal mast built in 1992, standing 20 meters tall. It carries an orange slatted daymark featuring a vertical black stripe on the range line. First lit in 1899, the rear light was relocated from the former front light tower in 1968. The light emits a continuous white beam, visible for 21.5 nautical miles, and is situated beside Quebec's Route 132, approximately 1043 meters northeast of the front light. This operational light is maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Why it matters: As part of a range system, this light provides essential directional guidance for vessels navigating specific waterways, ensuring safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
71m
Geographic Range
21.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1992
First Lit
1899

Significant events: Rear light moved from former front light tower in 1968

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Portneuf(1.0 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1393

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
Orange with a vertical black stripe

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying an orange slatted daymark with a vertical black stripe on the range line

Location

City
Lotbinière
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located beside QC 132 about 1043 m northeast of the front light
Latitude
46.6645°
Longitude
-71.8655°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Barre à Boulard 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 Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Romuald-d'Etchemin at 26.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sillery (27.5 NM ENE), Quebec (28.2 NM ENE), Saint-Tite (29.2 NM W), Lévis (29.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Barre à Boulard 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 Barre à Boulard Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Barre à Boulard 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.