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Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse

F white 1s🇨🇦Beaumont, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Beaumont

The Cap au Diable (Beaumont) Range Rear light was established in 1975 and stands 34 meters tall. This square, skeletal steel tower features a slatted daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe. Its focal height reaches 88.5 meters, and it emits a white light. The light characteristic consists of a single white flash, numbered 292 in the NGA list, with a geographic range of 23.6 nautical miles. It is situated inland from the St. Lawrence Riverbank near Beaumont, Quebec, guiding vessels through a specific channel.

Why it matters: This range rear light, along with its front counterpart, creates a precise navigational line essential for safely transiting a key section of the St. Lawrence River and approaching the port of Levis.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F white 1s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
white
Interval
1s
Raw Code
F.W. 292
Focal Height
88.5m
Geographic Range
23.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1975

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Levis(5.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H2275.1
NGA No.
3864
ARLHS No.
CAN-1292

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
34m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower carrying a slatted daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Beaumont
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
St. Lawrence River, guiding vessels through a specific channel near Beaumont, Quebec
Latitude
46.8240°
Longitude
-71.0490°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Cap au Diable Range Rear displays the characteristic F white 1s. 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 Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lévis at 5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Quebec (6.9 NM W), Sillery (7.4 NM WSW), Château-Richer (8.7 NM N), Saint-Romuald-d'Etchemin (8.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cap au Diable 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 Cap au Diable Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cap au Diable 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.