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Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦The Archipelago Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse

The Pointe au Baril Range Rear lighthouse, built in 1909, stands on Macklin Island as a square pyramidal skeletal tower reaching 23 meters in height. It features an enclosed lantern, gallery, and watch room, with its white structure accented by red trim and a distinctive red vertical stripe aligned with the range. This rear range light emits a continuous red signal, designed to be visible only when a vessel is correctly positioned on the designated course. The light's geographic range extends to 14.7 nautical miles. Although the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides a precise range line essential for safe passage through the waters it oversees, preventing groundings and collisions in the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1909

Significant events: Light replaced by taller tower in 1903, Light replaced by taller tower in 1909

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with enclosed lantern, gallery, and watch room

Location

City
The Archipelago Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on Macklin Island, serving as a rear range light to guide navigation.
Latitude
45.5559°
Longitude
-80.4862°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Britt(13.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1040
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe au Baril Range Rear displays the characteristic F Red. 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 Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Britt at 13.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Key Harbour (22.2 NM NNW), Parry Sound (23.3 NM SE), Burks Falls (43.8 NM E), Killarney (49.7 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe au Baril 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 Pointe au Baril Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe au Baril 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.