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Kincardine Sector (Range Front) Lighthouse

🇨🇦Kincardine, CAOperational

The Kincardine Sector (Range Front) lighthouse is an active aid to navigation located in Kincardine, Canada. Standing with a focal height of 10 meters, it serves as the leading element in a range light system. Its function is to assist vessels in maintaining a precise course, especially when entering the harbor or traversing specific channels. Mariners use this light in conjunction with a rear range light to stay within the safe navigation path. The lighthouse is situated 19 kilometers from Port Elgin. While visitors can access the site, the tower itself remains closed to the public, emphasizing its continued operational role.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for precise navigation within the Kincardine Sector, guiding vessels along a safe and defined course.

Focal Height
10m
Geographic Range
10.4NM
City
Kincardine
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Kincardine Sector, Canada, guiding vessels as a range front light.
Latitude
44.1782°
Longitude
-81.6432°
Nearest Port
Port Elgin(19.0 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-812

Structure: Kincardine Sector (Range Front) lighthouse guides mariners through the waters of Kincardine, Canada. This active light, with its focal plane at 10 meters, functions as the forward element of a range system. Its primary purpose is to help vessels maintain a precise course, particularly when navigating specific channels or approaching the local harbor. Mariners align the front and rear range lights to stay safely within the designated path, avoiding potential hazards that might lie just outside the marked route. While the specific history of its construction or any dramatic events are not widely known, its continuous operation highlights its ongoing importance to the maritime community in this part of Canada. The light ensures safe passage for various vessels, from commercial traffic carrying goods to recreational boats enjoying the lake. Visitors can approach the site to observe this functional aid to navigation, appreciating its role in the local maritime landscape, though access to the tower itself is restricted, maintaining its operational focus. It remains a steadfast, if understated, presence, ensuring clarity for those on the water, a quiet guardian of safe passage.

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Which ports and harbors does Kincardine Sector (Range Front) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Kincardine Sector (Range Front) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Amberly at 8.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Goderich (26 NM S), Hanover (27.1 NM E), Clifford (31.8 NM ESE), Owen Sound (39 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Kincardine Sector (Range Front) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Kincardine Sector (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 Kincardine Sector (Range Front) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Kincardine Sector (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.