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Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Brighton, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 18 meters tall on Marina Drive, guiding vessels into Presqu'île Bay and Brighton's harbor. Constructed of steel, it is painted white and features a triangular daymark, red with a black vertical stripe. Its light, red in color, has a characteristic of a single flash. The focal height reaches 21 meters, providing a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light works with its front counterpart to establish a precise navigational line, indispensable for guiding vessels safely into Brighton's harbor via Presqu'île Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Brighton
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on Marina Drive just off Harbour Street in Brighton, guiding vessels through Presqu'île Bay, the harbor of Brighton.
Latitude
44.0216°
Longitude
-77.7304°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Colborne(6.8 km)
USCG No.
I-0488

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and carrying a triangular daymark painted red with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower painted white and carrying a triangular daymark painted red with a black vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Trenton at 8.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include CFB Trenton (10 NM ENE), Belleville (16.2 NM ENE), Campbellford (16.9 NM N), Cobourg (19.3 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses 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 Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses 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.