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Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

🇨🇦Havre-Saint-Pierre, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

A 1950-built square skeletal tower stands 18.5 meters tall and carries a trapezoidal slatted daymark. The structure's exterior is painted orange with a single black vertical stripe. This steel tower, with a focal height of 19 meters, provides a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. It serves as the rear light for an entrance range system guiding vessels toward Havre-Saint-Pierre, situated 1.9 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This range rear light is essential for vessels entering the Île du Fantôme channel, providing the critical alignment necessary to navigate safely past navigational hazards.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Havre-Saint-Pierre(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
H1943.1
NGA No.
3084

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal slatted daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Havre-Saint-Pierre
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Entrance range rear light for Île du Fantôme (Fright Island)
Latitude
50.2601°
Longitude
-63.6544°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Havre-Saint-Pierre at 2.6 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Mingan (14.1 NM W), Baie-Johan-Beetz (31.6 NM E), Port-Menier (37.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance 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 Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Île du Fantôme (Fright Island) Entrance 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.