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Île des Barques Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Île des Barques Range Front Lighthouse

Established in 1907, the Île des Barques Range Front light is a square concrete pier topped by a square wood tower. Standing 5 meters tall with a focal height of 11.5 meters, it emits a green flashing light on a fixed characteristic. The tower is painted white with a bright orange-red front and a black vertical stripe. It is located on a small island in the Lac St.-Pierre basin, about 10 kilometers northeast of Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel. This range light guides vessels navigating upstream on the St. Lawrence River. The island is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This range front light is important for safe navigation in the Lac St.-Pierre basin, guiding upstream traffic along the St. Lawrence River. Its continuous operation since 1907 highlights its long-term significance for shipping in this Canadian waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
11.5m
Geographic Range
10.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1907

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a bright orange-red front and a black vertical stripe
Material
concrete, wood

Structure: square wood tower mounted on a square pyramidal concrete pier

Location

City
Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
An upstream range light located on an island at the southwestern end of the Lac St.-Pierre basin, approximately 10 km northeast of Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel.
Latitude
46.0876°
Longitude
-72.9957°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sorel(5.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H2416
ARLHS No.
CAN-1097
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Île des Barques Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Île des Barques Range Front 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 Île des Barques Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île des Barques Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sorel at 5.5 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Sorel-Tracy (5.5 NM WSW), Saint-François-du-Lac (6.9 NM E), Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (8.9 NM SW), Yamachiche (13.5 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île des Barques Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île des Barques 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 des Barques Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Île des Barques 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.