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Caveau Point Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇦Cheticamp, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Caveau Point Range Front Lighthouse

The Caveau Point Range Front is a 6.5-meter skeletal steel mast built in 1976. Its design features a triangular frame topped with a long daymark, painted white with a red vertical stripe. The focal height of the light is 17 meters, providing a geographic range of 12.4 nautical miles. This structure is located 0.8 kilometers from the nearest port in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia. It operates as part of a range system, working with a rear light to guide vessels.

Why it matters: This range front light provides precise visual alignment for mariners, enabling safe navigation through specific channels and past hazards.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1976

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cheticamp(0.8 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal mast carrying a long daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
Cheticamp
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
46.6487°
Longitude
-60.9983°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Caveau Point Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Caveau Point Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chéticamp at 2.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Ingonish (26.2 NM E), Dingwall (26.6 NM NE), Neil's Harbour (30.3 NM SE), Baddeck (35.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Caveau Point Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Caveau Point Range Front 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 Caveau Point Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Caveau Point Range Front 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.