Champlain Upper Range Front Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Champlain Upper Range Front Lighthouse
The Champlain Upper Range Front light is an active navigational aid in Canada, situated near Champlain. As the front component of a range system, it works in conjunction with a rear light to establish a precise visual line for guiding vessels. Mariners align these two lights to maintain a safe course within a designated channel, a critical task in waterways requiring accurate steering. The light's focal plane sits 14 meters above the water, ensuring adequate visibility for approaching ships. Its continuous operation underscores its ongoing role in supporting maritime safety along its specific route.
Why it matters: This light is essential for ensuring precise navigation within its designated waterway, providing mariners with the necessary alignment to safely traverse specific channels.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 14m
- Geographic Range
- 11.6NM
Location
- City
- Champlain
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- Canada, part of a range system
- Latitude
- 46.4354°
- Longitude
- -72.3576°
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
Structure: Champlain Upper Range Front (3) is an active navigational aid located in Canada. As a front range light, its primary purpose is to work in conjunction with a corresponding rear range light, forming a precise visual line that guides vessels along a specific course. Mariners align the front and rear lights to stay within a safe channel, particularly crucial in waterways that demand accurate steering. The light's focal plane is positioned at 14 meters above the water, contributing to its visibility for approaching ships. While specific historical details, architectural style, or surrounding landscape are not provided, its ongoing operation highlights its continuous contribution to maritime safety in Canadian waters. It remains an essential, albeit perhaps understated, component of the region's navigational infrastructure, ensuring safe passage for those traversing its designated route.
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Becancour(2.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H2380
- NGA No.
- 4528
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