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Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red 3s🇨🇦Miminegash, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: #Miminegash Range Rear

The Miminegash Range Rear light was a 13-meter cylindrical skeletal tower, distinguished by a white trapezoidal daymark featuring a red vertical stripe. It first became operational in 1886, initially with a mast light. A square wooden tower replaced the mast in 1900, which was later sold in 1969. The skeletal tower carried a red light with a characteristic of single fixed red flashes. Its geographic range was 7 nautical miles. This structure served as the rear light in a range system, located 494 meters south of the front light on the beach. The light was deactivated in 2017 and subsequently removed.

Why it matters: Established as a rear range light, it provided a critical alignment point when paired with a front light, essential for precise navigation and safe passage in the waters off Miminegash.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red 3s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1886

Significant events: Station established 1886, first light on a mast, square wood tower built 1900 and sold 1969, inactive 2017, later removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
Miminegash
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Prince Edward Island
Sea Region
Located on the beach 494 m south of the front light, serving as a rear range light
Latitude
46.8758°
Longitude
-64.2357°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Richibucto(28.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H1072.1
NGA No.
8388
ARLHS No.
CAN-345
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Miminegash Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red 3s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Richibucto at 28.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Bouctouche (31.6 NM SW), Summerside (34.1 NM SSE), Grande-Digue (37.9 NM SSW), Shediac (39.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Miminegash 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 Miminegash Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Miminegash 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.