Carleton Wharf Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Carleton Wharf Lighthouse
Carleton Wharf Lighthouse is a square skeletal mast structure constructed of steel, standing 9.5 meters tall. Its light is positioned 12 meters above the water, offering a geographic range of 11 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated in Grosse-Île, Quebec, and marks the approach to the local port of Carleton Wharf. It is operational and serves as a navigational aid for vessels approaching the nearby port of Cap-aux-Meules, which is 28.6 kilometers away. The structure provides a visual reference for maritime traffic in this Canadian region.
Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a reliable visual reference for local mariners navigating the approaches to Carleton Wharf, supporting safe docking and departure.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 12m
- Geographic Range
- 11NM
Location
- City
- Grosse-Île
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- Carleton Wharf, Canada, marking the approach to the local port.
- Latitude
- 47.7842°
- Longitude
- -61.4936°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9.5m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Material
- steel
Structure: square skeletal mast
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Cap-aux-Meules(28.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H1640
- NGA No.
- 7112
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-040
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