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Pelee Passage Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Leamington, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pelee Passage Lighthouse

This cylindrical steel tower, standing 12 meters tall, was first lit in 1975 and replaced an earlier structure. It features a white tower with a green lantern and caisson, and its focal height reaches 28 meters. The lighthouse rises from a one-story keeper's quarters that includes a helipad on its roof. This entire assembly is mounted on a cylindrical steel caisson. The light emits a single white flash every 4 seconds, visible for 14.9 nautical miles. It is located in Lake Erie, marking the north end of the Middle Ground Shoal and the Pelee Passage, a key channel into the western part of the lake.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for safe navigation through the Pelee Passage, a critical deepwater channel for vessels entering or leaving the western basin of Lake Erie, and warns of the Middle Ground Shoal.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
14.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1975

Significant events: Replaced Point Pelee lighthouse, original lighthouse relocated to Lakeview Park in Windsor

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Leamington(10.3 km)
USCG No.
7-6835
ARLHS No.
CAN-371

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with green lantern and caisson
Material
steel

Structure: round cylindrical steel (?) tower with lantern and gallery, rising from one corner of a 1-story keeper's quarters with a helipad on its roof, all mounted on a cylindrical steel caisson

Location

City
Leamington
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Lake Erie, marking the north end of the Middle Ground Shoal and the Pelee Passage, a narrow deepwater channel into the western end of the lake
Latitude
41.8521°
Longitude
-82.5815°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pelee Passage Lighthouse at night?+
Pelee Passage displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pelee Passage Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pelee Passage Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Leamington at 10.5 NM to the N. Other ports served include Kingsville (12.5 NM NNW), COLCHESTER SOUTH (17.5 NM WNW), LAKESIDE MARBLEHEAD (19.7 NM SSW), Sandusky, Erie (24 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pelee Passage Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pelee Passage 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 Pelee Passage Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pelee Passage 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.