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Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Batiscan, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse

This concrete range front lighthouse, standing 8 meters tall, was built in 2010 near Batiscan, Quebec, on the St. Lawrence River. Its square pyramidal pier supports a green light with a single flash characteristic. The tower itself is orange with a black vertical stripe, and the light is mounted on two posts above the pier, which is the base of the 1908 lighthouse. This station was originally established in 1864, with earlier lights housed in onshore wooden structures. The current light has a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles.

Why it matters: The Batiscan Range Front light guides vessels navigating upstream on the St. Lawrence River. Its modern light is mounted on the historic concrete pier of a previous lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2010

Significant events: Station established 1864, original light was onshore in a square wood tower prior to 1908, third lighthouse built 1908

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Becancour(8.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H2366
NGA No.
4424

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: light mounted on two posts, supporting a daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe and mounted on the square pyramidal concrete pier of the third (1908) lighthouse

Location

City
Batiscan
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located at the water's edge near the foot of Rue Massicotte in Le Marigot, north of Batiscan, Canada, marking an upstream range on the St. Lawrence River.
Latitude
46.5093°
Longitude
-72.2414°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Batiscan 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 Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bécancour at 13.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (16 NM SW), Saint-Tite (19 NM NW), Yamachiche (28 NM WSW), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (30.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Batiscan 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 Batiscan Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Batiscan 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.