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Pointe Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Rivière-Beaudette, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse

This range front lighthouse stands on a round pier and is a white cylindrical tower 11 meters in height. A triangular slatted daymark, orange with a black vertical stripe, sits atop the structure. The tower has a focal height of 11 meters. It was built in 1962 and is operational. The lighthouse displays a continuous green light. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This light, functioning with a rear range light, establishes a precise navigational line to guide vessels through this section of the river.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

Structure: round cylindrical tower, painted white, carrying a triangular slatted daymark, painted orange with a black vertical stripe, and mounted on a round pier

Location

City
Rivière-Beaudette
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
A river, about 750 m northeast of Pointe Beaudette.
Latitude
45.2018°
Longitude
-74.3144°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Valleyfield(9.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2544
NGA No.
6088
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe Beaudette Range Front displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Pointe Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is REAL at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Saint-Zotique (1.6 NM NNE), Coteau du Lac (5.6 NM ENE), Valleyfield (9.4 NM E), L'Île-des-Soeurs (Nuns Island) (13.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe Beaudette Range Front 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 Beaudette Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe Beaudette Range Front 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.