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Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Red 4s🇨🇦Newcastle Parish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse

This red skeletal steel tower stands 24 meters tall, with its light positioned at a focal height of 41 meters. It features a trapezoidal daymark painted red with a black vertical stripe. The tower is located on a hilltop north of Highway 11, approximately 800 meters east of Russellville Road, within Newcastle Parish. Its operational light emits an occulting red signal every 4 seconds, visible for 17.2 nautical miles. The structure serves as the rear light for the Grants Beach Range, guiding vessels along a specific course.

Why it matters: As the rear marker for the Grants Beach Range, this light provides essential visual alignment for mariners navigating a designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc R 4s
Focal Height
41m
Geographic Range
17.2NM

Location

City
Newcastle Parish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
New Brunswick
Sea Region
The Grants Beach Range Rear light is located on a hilltop north of Highway 11, about 800 meters east of Russellville Road. It serves as the rear light for the Grants Beach Range, guiding vessels along a specific course.
Latitude
47.0853°
Longitude
-65.3866°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chatham(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H1491.1
NGA No.
7536
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Grants Beach Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Red 4s. 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 Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Millbank at 3.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Richibucto (32.6 NM SE), Beresford (38.1 NM NNW), Bouctouche (46.2 NM SE), Caraquet (46.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Grants Beach 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 Grants Beach Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Grants Beach 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.