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Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse

F green 6s🇨🇦Varennes, CAOperational

This black and yellow tower stands 11 meters above the water at Île Sainte-Thérèse, Canada. As the front range light, it works with a rear range light to align vessels navigating a specific channel. Its green light flashes with a characteristic of 39. This operational aid to navigation offers a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated near Varennes and serves the waterway leading to the port of Montreal.

Why it matters: Its function as a front range light provides critical alignment for vessels, helping them maintain the correct course through a designated channel.

Characteristic Signature
F green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F.G. 39
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM
City
Varennes
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located at Île Sainte-Thérèse, Canada, serving as a front range light.
Latitude
45.6845°
Longitude
-73.4591°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Color
black and yellow

Structure: The Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse plays a vital role in guiding mariners through the waterways surrounding Île Sainte-Thérèse in Canada. As a front range light, its primary purpose is to work in conjunction with a corresponding rear range light, providing a precise alignment for vessels navigating a specific channel. This active aid to navigation ensures safe passage, particularly in areas where currents or shallow waters might pose a hazard to shipping. While specific historical events or detailed architectural descriptions are not provided, its continued operation underscores its ongoing importance to both local and commercial shipping traffic. The light's focal plane is positioned at 11 meters above the water, offering a clear and reliable guide to those traversing these Canadian waters, helping them maintain the correct course through designated navigation lanes.

Nearest Port
Montreal(9.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H2484
NGA No.
5448
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How do mariners identify Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front displays the characteristic F green 6s. 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 Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pointe-aux-Trembles at 2.3 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Montréal-Est (3.5 NM SSW), Verchères (6.7 NM NE), Montreal (8 NM SSW), Lachine/Montreal (10.8 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Île Sainte-Thérèse Lower 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 Sainte-Thérèse Lower Range Front Lighthouse?+
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