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Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

A square skeletal mast supporting a trapezoidal daymark guides vessels entering the eastern passage of Havre de Mingan. This structure, built of steel, stands 21 meters tall with a focal height of 22 meters. The daymark is orange with a black vertical stripe. First lit in 1927, the light emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 13.6 nautical miles. The station is located on the south side of QC 138 in Mingan, Quebec.

Why it matters: This range light is indispensable for safe passage into the Havre de Mingan, a harbor sheltered behind an island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1927

Significant events: Station established 1927

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
21m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying a trapezoidal slatted daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
The Havre de Mingan, a harbor sheltered behind an island, located on the south side of QC 138 in Mingan, Quebec, Canada.
Latitude
50.2204°
Longitude
-64.2067°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mingan(8.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H1946.1
NGA No.
3112
ARLHS No.
CAN-236
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl 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 Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Mingan at 8.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Havre-Saint-Pierre (23.3 NM E), Port-Menier (24.9 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance 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 Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Havre de Mingan Eastern Entrance 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.