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Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

The Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear light is a 15.5-meter-high square skeletal mast topped with a trapezoidal slatted daymark. This structure, painted orange with a black vertical stripe, stands 21 meters above the water. It emits a flashing green light on a specific cycle. Located about 800 meters east of Mingan, it marks the western entrance to the harbor, which is protected by an island. The light's geographic range is 13.4 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for vessels navigating the western approach to Havre de Mingan, guiding them through the harbor entrance. Its specific green flashing light provides a clear directional aid for safe entry into this sheltered port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Mingan Harbor, located near the river bank about 800 m east of Mingan, marking the western entrance to the harbor which is sheltered behind an island.
Latitude
50.2919°
Longitude
-64.0057°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

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

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mingan(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H1950.1
NGA No.
3120
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Mingan at 0.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Havre-Saint-Pierre (16 NM ESE), Port-Menier (31.5 NM SSW), Baie-Johan-Beetz (45 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Havre de Mingan Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Havre de Mingan Western 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 Western Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Havre de Mingan Western 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.