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Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Amherstburg, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse

This square pyramidal skeletal steel tower stands 16 meters tall and is painted white. Its focal height reaches 24 meters above the water. The structure guides southbound vessels into Amherstburg, operating as part of a range system with its front light. Its geographic range is 14.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. This navigational aid is located on the west side of Sandwich Street near St. Arnaud Street in Amherstburg.

Why it matters: This light is essential for the safe navigation of southbound vessels entering Amherstburg by providing critical range alignment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Location

City
Amherstburg
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Guides southbound vessels into Amherstburg, located on the west side of Sandwich Street near St. Arnaud Street in Amherstburg.
Latitude
42.1135°
Longitude
-83.1112°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Amherstburg(1.1 km)
USCG No.
7-7160

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square pyramidal steel skeletal tower, painted white

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Fort Malden Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Amherstburg at 0.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Grosse Ile (2.3 NM SW), GIBRALTAR (3.6 NM WSW), LAKE ERIE METRO PARK (5 NM SW), PANTHER (6 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fort Malden 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 Fort Malden Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fort Malden 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.