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Canso Range Rear Lighthouse

F Yellow🇨🇦Canso, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Canso Range Rear Lighthouse

The Canso Range Rear light, built in 1905, is a 17-meter tall square tower made of wood and clad in vinyl. Its lantern roof is red, and the tower is painted white with a red vertical stripe aligned with the range line. The structure has a focal height of 28.5 meters. It emits a yellow light with a characteristic of F Y, visible for 15 nautical miles. Located 0.8 km from Canso, it stands 384 meters behind its front range light, west of the Eastern Memorial Hospital.

Why it matters: This light, working with its front range marker, helps direct vessels entering Canso harbor, offering a navigation aid for coastal approaches.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
28.5m
Geographic Range
15NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1905

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Canso(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H3460.1
NGA No.
9532
ARLHS No.
CAN-077

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal vinyl-clad wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red vertical stripe on the range line; the lantern roof is also red

Location

City
Canso
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located off Wilmot Street 384 m (1260 ft) west of the front light, behind the Eastern Memorial Hospital in Canso.
Latitude
45.3318°
Longitude
-60.9834°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Canso Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Canso Range Rear displays the characteristic F Yellow. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Canso Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Canso Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Canso at 0.7 NM to the W. Other ports served include Arichat (11.2 NM N), Saint-Peters (19.7 NM NNE), Guysborough (22.2 NM W), Point Tupper (22.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Canso Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Canso 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 Canso Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Canso 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.