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Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇺🇸Soo Township, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse

The Lower Nicolet East Range Rear light is a 14-meter tall, square skeletal tower located in Soo Township, Michigan. It displays a continuous green light and is painted red with a green vertical stripe, featuring a large rectangular daymark. This structure stands 23 meters above sea level and has a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles. The light is positioned 535 meters south-southeast of the range's front light. While the surrounding site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This range light, working in conjunction with its front counterpart, guides vessels through the Lower Nicolet waterway, ensuring safe transit within a designated channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Soo Township
Country
🇺🇸United States
Region
Michigan
Sea Region
Part of the Lower Nicolet East Range, guiding vessels in the Lower Nicolet waterway.
Latitude
46.3244°
Longitude
-84.1759°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sault-Sainte-Marie(13.4 km)
USCG No.
7-13360
ARLHS No.
USA-1283

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a green vertical stripe

Structure: A 14m square skeletal tower with a large rectangular daymark, painted red with a green vertical stripe.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Lower Nicolet East Range Rear 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 Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sault Sainte Marie at 12.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (12.9 NM NNW), CEDARVILLE (21.2 NM SSW), De Tour Village (23 NM SSE), DRUMMOND ISLAND (23.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Lower Nicolet East 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 Lower Nicolet East Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Lower Nicolet East 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.