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De Watteville Island Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇦Elizabethtown-Kitley, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About De Watteville Island Range Front Lighthouse

Built in 1960, this range front light is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 7 meters tall, with its focal plane at 8 meters. The tower is painted white and features a triangular daymark with an orange background and a black vertical stripe. It is located near De Watteville Island, within the jurisdiction of Elizabethtown-Kitley, Ontario. This light has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. It operates in conjunction with a rear range light to provide directional guidance.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for maintaining safe navigation by offering precise alignment for vessels transiting specific channels.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1960

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brockville(3.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H2754
USCG No.
7-1110
ARLHS No.
CAN-1060

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white and carrying a triangular daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: round cylindrical concrete tower, painted white and carrying a triangular daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Elizabethtown-Kitley
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
De Watteville Island, Canada, serving as a range front light to guide vessels through specific channels.
Latitude
44.5476°
Longitude
-75.7337°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does De Watteville Island Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
De Watteville Island Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brockville at 3.3 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Morristown (4.3 NM NE), Rockport (13.1 NM SW), Prescott (13.4 NM NE), Ogdensburg (14.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is De Watteville Island Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, De Watteville Island 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 De Watteville Island Range Front Lighthouse?+
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