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Glace Bay Range Rear Lighthouse

🇨🇦Glace Bay, CAOperational

This Canadian range rear light is a white, cylindrical skeletal tower standing 9.5 meters tall, with a focal height of 13 meters. It features a trapezoidal daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe. The structure is located 0.2 kilometers from Glace Bay's port. Serving the Glace Bay area in Nova Scotia, this light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but access to the tower itself is restricted.

Why it matters: This range light aligns with its front counterpart to guide vessels through the approach to Glace Bay's harbor, supporting local fishing fleets and commercial traffic.

Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM
City
Glace Bay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Glace Bay, Canada, serving as a range rear light
Latitude
46.1959°
Longitude
-59.9495°
Nearest Port
Glace Bay(0.2 km)
Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe

Structure: triangular cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Which ports and harbors does Glace Bay Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Glace Bay Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Glace Bay at 0.8 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sydney (10.8 NM WSW), North Sydney (12.6 NM W), Louisbourg (16.8 NM S), Neil's Harbour (25.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Glace Bay Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Glace Bay 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.
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