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Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Carling Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse

Built in 1894, the Jones Island Range Front lighthouse is a square, 11-meter tall wooden structure situated on a small islet within the Gordon Rocks group. It stands 13 meters above sea level and emits a continuous white light visible for 11.3 nautical miles. The tower is painted white, with a distinctive red face positioned along the range line to aid mariners. This lighthouse guides vessels entering Parry Sound from a southeast direction, marking a specific reach into the sound. Public access to the lighthouse is not permitted.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for safe navigation into Parry Sound, specifically guiding vessels through a critical southeast reach. Its unique design, featuring a red face on the tower's range line, provides a distinct visual cue for mariners aligning their course.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1894

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parry Sound(10.4 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1033

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red face on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red face on the range line

Location

City
Carling Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on an islet, one of the Gordon Rocks, in the entrance to Parry Sound, guiding vessels in a southeast reach into the entrance to the sound.
Latitude
45.3155°
Longitude
-80.2824°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Jones Island Range Front displays the characteristic F White. 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 Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Parry Sound at 10.6 NM to the E. Other ports served include Britt (29.6 NM NNW), Bala (34.5 NM ESE), Penetanguishene (36.1 NM SSE), Midland (37.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jones Island Range Front 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 Jones Island Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jones Island Range Front 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.