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Champlain Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇨🇦Champlain, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Champlain Lighthouse

Also known as: Champlain (Sector, Range Front)

This square skeletal tower, built of concrete and standing 14.5 meters tall, is painted white and rests on a small concrete pier. A footbridge connects the pier to the land. The lighthouse is situated 1.5 kilometers west of the Champlain village quay. Its focal height reaches 15 meters, and it emits a red flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. The station was established in 1844, and the current structure replaced an earlier lighthouse in 1906.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides distinct guidance for local navigation, particularly for vessels approaching the Champlain village quay. Its unique design, a skeletal tower on a concrete pier linked by a footbridge, makes it a recognizable landmark.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
15m
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Second lighthouse built 1877, became front light of range 1881, replaced 1906

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Becancour(2.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H2382
NGA No.
4544

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and mounted on a small concrete pier connected to land by a footbridge
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted white and mounted on a small concrete pier connected to land by a footbridge

Location

City
Champlain
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Water's edge in Champlain, about 1.5 km west of the village quay
Latitude
46.4397°
Longitude
-72.3448°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Champlain Lighthouse at night?+
Champlain displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 Champlain Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Champlain Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bécancour at 7.4 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Trois-Rivieres (Three Rivers) (10.1 NM WSW), Saint-Tite (19.9 NM NNW), Yamachiche (22.3 NM WSW), Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil (26.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Champlain Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Champlain 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 Champlain Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Champlain 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.