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Île aux Raisins Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇦Saint-François-du-Lac, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Île aux Raisins Range Front Lighthouse

This orange structure, featuring a black vertical stripe, serves as the front marker for a navigational range system near Île aux Raisins. With a focal height of 9.5 meters, it offers a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse assists vessels in maintaining a specific course within a designated channel. Its distinctive coloring provides a clear daytime visual reference, complementing its function after dark. The range system works in conjunction with a rear light to guide ships.

Why it matters: As the front component of a range, this lighthouse is indispensable for precise navigation, enabling vessels to maintain a safe course through a potentially hazardous channel by aligning with the rear light.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Location

City
Saint-François-du-Lac
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located in Canada, this lighthouse serves as the front component of a range system, guiding vessels in the vicinity of Île aux Raisins.
Latitude
46.1030°
Longitude
-72.9651°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe

Structure: A structure painted orange with a black vertical stripe, with a focal plane of 9.5m.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sorel(7.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H2414
ARLHS No.
CAN-1092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Île aux Raisins Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île aux Raisins Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-François-du-Lac at 5.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Sorel (7.1 NM WSW), Sorel-Tracy (7.1 NM WSW), Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (10.4 NM SW), Yamachiche (12.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île aux Raisins Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île aux Raisins 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 Île aux Raisins Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Île aux Raisins 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.