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Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Bay View, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: #Pictou Harbour Range Rear

A square pyramidal wooden tower, the Pictou Harbour Range Rear light was built in 1896 near Bay View, Nova Scotia. Painted white, it featured a fluorescent red vertical stripe to align with its corresponding front range light. The structure stood 11 meters tall, with its focal plane at 17 meters. For decades, it emitted a steady white light, guiding vessels entering Pictou Harbour from the north. The range lights were relocated in 1909. This lighthouse ceased operations in 2012 and was subsequently demolished.

Why it matters: As a rear range light, it worked with a front light to create a precise navigational line for entering Pictou Harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
12.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1896

Significant events: Range lights relocated in 1909, Inactive since 2012, Demolished in 2012

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pictou(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H1256.1
ARLHS No.
CAN-378

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a fluorescent red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with a fluorescent red vertical stripe on the range line

Location

City
Bay View
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
north side of the entrance to Pictou Harbour
Latitude
45.6883°
Longitude
-62.6808°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Pictou Harbour Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pictou at 2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Merigomish (11.9 NM ESE), Beach Point (21.4 NM NNE), Montague (28.7 NM N), Georgetown (29.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pictou Harbour 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 Pictou Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pictou Harbour 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.