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Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 9s🇨🇦Contrecœur, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse

The Petite Traverse Range Rear light, established in 1903, is a square skeletal tower standing 20.5 meters tall with a focal height of 32 meters. Its distinctive design includes a trapezoidal daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe. Located in a forest east of Quebec's Route 132, it is situated 517 meters northeast of the front light. The tower emits a continuous green light. It is located 3.6 km from the nearest port in Contrecoeur.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, it works with its front counterpart to establish a precise line of bearing, critical for safe navigation through a specific channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 9s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
9s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
32m
Geographic Range
15.7NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1903

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(3.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2454.1
NGA No.
5196
USCG No.
CCG A-2289
ARLHS No.
CAN-965

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Contrecœur
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located in a forest east of QC 132, 517 m northeast of the front light.
Latitude
45.9144°
Longitude
-73.2036°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Petite Traverse Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 9s. 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 Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Contrecoeur at 1.9 NM to the S. Other ports served include Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (5.4 NM NNE), Sorel (8.9 NM NNE), Sorel-Tracy (8.9 NM NNE), Verchères (10.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Petite Traverse 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 Petite Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Petite Traverse 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.