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De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Elizabethtown-Kitley, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse

This red, square pyramidal skeletal tower stands 14 meters tall and was built in 1927. Constructed of wood, it features a lantern and an enclosed wood watchroom. The light emits a continuous white beam at a focal height of 21 meters, with a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. The De Watteville Island Range Rear lighthouse is located near Elizabethtown-Kitley, on the St. Lawrence River, approximately 2.9 kilometers from the nearest port of Brockville. It is operational and maintains its navigational function.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding vessels along a specific range line on the St. Lawrence River and represents a rare survivor of its structural type, highlighting its historical significance in Canadian lighthouse design.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1927

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Brockville(2.9 km)
Admiralty No.
H2754.1
USCG No.
7-1115
ARLHS No.
CAN-1170

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and enclosed wood watchroom

Location

City
Elizabethtown-Kitley
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
St. Lawrence River near Brockville, marking a range line
Latitude
44.5501°
Longitude
-75.7312°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
De Watteville Island Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brockville at 3.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Morristown (4.1 NM ENE), Rockport (13.3 NM SW), Prescott (13.3 NM NE), Ogdensburg (14 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, De Watteville Island 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 De Watteville Island Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near De Watteville Island 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.