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Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse

Oc Yellow 2s🇨🇦Maskinongé (municipalité), CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse

Also known as: Courbe Maskinongé (Maskinongé Curve)

The Courbe Maskinongé lighthouse, erected and illuminated in 1973, is a 14-meter high cylindrical structure. Its exterior is distinguished by red and white horizontal bands. The tower includes a double gallery but lacks a lantern. The light displays a yellow occulting characteristic, with a 1-second on-time and a 1-second off-time. This navigation aid stands on the south side of the channel at a curve within Lac St.-Pierre, southeast of Louiseville. At one time, the structure supported a helipad at its peak. The Canadian Coast Guard manages this active light.

Why it matters: This lighthouse identifies a significant curve in the Lac St.-Pierre channel, serving as a navigation aid for vessels transiting this part of the waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Yellow 2s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
2s
Raw Code
Oc Y 2s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1973

Significant events: Previously had a helipad atop the light

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sorel(10.0 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands

Structure: cylindrical tower with double gallery but no lantern, painted with red and white horizontal bands

Location

City
Maskinongé (municipalité)
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
south side of the channel at a bend in the middle of Lac St.-Pierre southeast of Louiseville
Latitude
46.1568°
Longitude
-72.9413°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse at night?+
Courbe Maskinongé displays the characteristic Oc Yellow 2s. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-François-du-Lac at 7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Yamachiche (8.8 NM NNE), Sorel (9.7 NM SW), Sorel-Tracy (9.7 NM SW), Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (13.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Courbe Maskinongé 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 Courbe Maskinongé Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Courbe Maskinongé 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.