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Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Unorganized Centre Parry Sound, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse

The Byng Inlet Range Rear light, first lit in 1890, functions from a square pyramidal skeletal tower constructed in 1936. This 18-meter structure includes an enclosed lantern, gallery, and watch room, finished in white with an orange daymark. Its focal height reaches 19.5 meters. The light displays a continuous red signal, visible for 13 nautical miles. Located on the south side of the Byng Inlet channel, close to Britt (3.6 km away), this functioning aid continues the work of an earlier installation.

Why it matters: This range light serves as a primary navigation aid for Byng Inlet, directing vessels through the channel entrance by maintaining proper alignment. Its red light and orange daymark offer essential alignment references for mariners.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
19.5m
Geographic Range
13NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1936
First Lit
1890

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Britt(3.6 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-552

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
White with an orange daymark

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with enclosed lantern, gallery, and watch room, painted white, with an orange daymark

Location

City
Unorganized Centre Parry Sound
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Byng Inlet, on the south side of the channel inside the entrance.
Latitude
45.7532°
Longitude
-80.6395°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Byng Inlet Range Rear 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 Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Britt at 3.2 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Key Harbour (8.7 NM NNW), Parry Sound (35.9 NM SE), Killarney (38.9 NM WNW), Coniston (44.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Byng Inlet 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 Byng Inlet Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Byng Inlet 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.