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Hecla Island Range Rear Lighthouse

F🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hecla Island Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 15 meters tall and is painted white with an orange vertical stripe. It served as the rear range light near the southern point of Hecla Island, guiding mariners on Lake Winnipeg. The tower's focal height is 15.2 meters, and it provided a geographic range of 11.9 nautical miles. Its operational status ceased in 2023. The structure carries a daymark also painted white with an orange vertical stripe.

Why it matters: This rear range light guided vessels through specific channels or approaches in the southern basin of Lake Winnipeg, supporting safe navigation for commercial and recreational traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F
Flash Type
Fixed
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
15.2m
Light Range
14NM (25.9 km)
Geographic Range
11.9NM

Construction & History

Significant events: Inactive since 2023

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q115237067 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with an orange vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a daymark painted white with an orange vertical stripe

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Manitoba
Sea Region
Located near the south point of Hecla Island, a wilderness island about 40 km long at the northern end of the southern basin of Lake Winnipeg. The island is part of a provincial park and is accessible by a bridge on highway 8.
Latitude
51.0095°
Longitude
-96.7503°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Hecla Island Range Rear Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 15.2 meters and a nominal range of 14 nautical miles (approximately 25.9 km), Hecla Island Range Rear is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Hecla Island Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Hecla Island Range Rear displays the characteristic F. 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.
Is Hecla Island Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hecla Island 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 Hecla Island Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hecla Island 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.