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Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse

F W🇨🇦Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse

This range rear lighthouse was built in 1892 and first lit the same year. The structure is a 16-meter-tall square steel skeletal tower. Its focal plane is 17 meters above the water. A large rectangular daymark, red with a white vertical stripe, is attached to the tower. The light emits a continuous white signal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
17m

Construction & History

Year Built
1892

References & Identifiers

USCG No.
7-14165

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Material
steel

Location

City
Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
46.4880°
Longitude
-84.2796°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Bayfield Rock Range Rear displays the characteristic F W. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault-Sainte-Marie at 2.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sault Sainte Marie (3 NM WNW), CEDARVILLE (29.8 NM S), THESSALON MUNICIPAL (33.3 NM ESE), De Tour Village (33.6 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bayfield Rock 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 Bayfield Rock Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bayfield Rock 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.