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Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse

F White 5s🇨🇦Alnwick Parish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower, first lit in 1916, stands 21 meters tall with a focal height of 26.5 meters. Its red structure features a black vertical stripe and a triangular design. The light emits a fixed white signal, visible for 14.6 nautical miles. Located in a forest about 1.2 kilometers west of Grand Dune beach, it guides vessels through a dredged channel across the bay. The tower carries a red daymark with a black vertical stripe.

Why it matters: This range light system is essential for guiding vessels through a specific dredged channel, ensuring safe maritime traffic and preventing groundings in the bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
26.5m
Geographic Range
14.6NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1916

Significant events: Station established 1916

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chatham(11.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H1472.1
NGA No.
7504

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying a red daymark with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Alnwick Parish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
New Brunswick
Sea Region
Located in a forest in Canada, guiding vessels in a dredged channel across a bay, 1.2 km west of Grand Dune beach.
Latitude
47.1427°
Longitude
-65.2433°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Grand Dune Flats Range Rear displays the characteristic F White 5s. 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 Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Millbank at 10.1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Richibucto (32 NM SSE), Beresford (37.4 NM NNW), Caraquet (41.4 NM NNE), Shippegan (42.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Grand Dune Flats 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 Grand Dune Flats Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Grand Dune Flats 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.