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Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇺🇸Soo Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse

The Dark Hole East Range Rear light is a 21-meter-tall steel skeletal tower situated at the north end of Rains Island. This island is separated from Neebish Island by a wetland. The structure guides downbound vessels navigating the East Neebish passage. Its green light flashes continuously, providing a steady visual cue for mariners. The tower, with a focal height of 23 meters, offers a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is not accessible.

Why it matters: This light is important for guiding downbound vessels through the East Neebish passage, a specific shipping lane.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Soo Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Michigan
Sea Region
Located at the north end of Rains Island, which is separated from the southeastern corner of Neebish Island by a narrow wetland. The light guides downbound vessels that have chosen to use the East Neebish passage.
Latitude
46.2636°
Longitude
-84.1151°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(17.9 km)
USCG No.
7-13175

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: A 21m square cylindrical steel skeletal tower.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Dark Hole East Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault Sainte Marie at 17.2 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (17.3 NM NNW), De Tour Village (18.5 NM SSE), CEDARVILLE (19.1 NM SSW), DRUMMOND ISLAND (19.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dark Hole East Range Rear 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 Dark Hole East Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dark Hole East Range Rear 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.