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Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse

Fl R 2.5s🇨🇦Northeastern Québec, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse

This quadrilateral latticed concrete tower stands 84 meters tall and is painted white. Constructed in 1910, the lighthouse was first lit in the same year. Its operations are limited to nighttime hours. The geographic range of its light is 12 nautical miles. The structure itself is a quadrilateral design.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 2.5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
Fl.W.
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1910

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H1934
NGA No.
3048
Wikidata
Q32755657 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
84m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: Quadrilateral latticed tower; 84. Operates at night only

Location

City
Northeastern Québec
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
50.2041°
Longitude
-63.5585°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse at night?+
Petite Île Au Marteau displays the characteristic Fl R 2.5s — 1 red flash every 2.5 seconds. 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 Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Havre-Saint-Pierre at 2.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Mingan (18.4 NM WNW), Baie-Johan-Beetz (28.4 NM ENE), Port-Menier (38.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Petite Île Au Marteau Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Petite Île Au Marteau 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.