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Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse

F White🇺🇸Soo Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse

The Bayfield Rock Range Front light is a cylindrical steel tower, 13 meters high, located on the northwestern point of Sugar Island. First lit in 1892, its structure was updated in 1913 with an octagonal wood tower. The tower is painted red and carries a red rectangular daymark featuring a white vertical stripe. It emits a continuous white light with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This downstream range light guides vessels leaving Sault Sainte Marie, providing a critical alignment for safe transit in a busy shipping channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1892

Significant events: The original light, a lantern on a post, was replaced by a 28 ft (8.5 m) octagonal wood tower in 1913.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
steel

Structure: round cylindrical steel tower, painted white, carrying a rectangular daymark colored red with a white vertical stripe

Location

City
Soo Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Michigan
Sea Region
This downstream range guides ships leaving Sault Sainte Marie. Located on the northwestern point of Sugar Island.
Latitude
46.3246°
Longitude
-84.1763°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(13.4 km)
USCG No.
7-14160
ARLHS No.
USA-1092
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Bayfield Rock Range Front 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 Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault-Sainte-Marie at 12.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Sault Sainte Marie (12.8 NM NW), CEDARVILLE (21.2 NM SSW), De Tour Village (23 NM SSE), DRUMMOND ISLAND (23.8 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bayfield Rock 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 Bayfield Rock Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bayfield Rock 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.