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Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse

Fl White 2.5s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse

Also known as: Haut-fond Prince (Prince Shoal)

This cylindrical steel tower, standing 14 meters tall, was built in 1964 to mark the Haut-fond Prince shoal at the mouth of the Saguenay River. Its construction replaced a lightship that had served the area since 1905. The lighthouse's round tower rises from a one-story keeper's house, all supported by a caisson with a vase-like base. Painted with red and white horizontal bands, it emits a white flash every 2.5 seconds. The structure is situated at coordinates -69.614113,48.107708, approximately 4.2 kilometers from Tadoussac.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels around the Haut-fond Prince shoal at the entrance to the Saguenay River, ensuring safe passage into the estuary and its deep waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl W 2.5s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1964

Significant events: lightship station established 1905, current structure replaced lightship in 1964

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tadoussac(4.2 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-223

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

Structure: round cylindrical steel (?) tower rising from 1-story circular keeper's house, all mounted on a vase-shaped caisson

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
St. Lawrence at the mouth of the Saguenay, marking the Haut-fond Prince shoal at the entrance to the Rivière Saguenay off Tadoussac
Latitude
48.1077°
Longitude
-69.6141°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse at night?+
Haut-fond Prince displays the characteristic Fl White 2.5s. 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 Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tadoussac at 4.5 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Les Escoumins (16.6 NM NNE), Rivière-du-Loup (16.8 NM S), Gros Cacouna (16.9 NM SSE), Trois-pistoles (17.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Haut-fond Prince 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 Haut-fond Prince Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Haut-fond Prince 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.