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Pointe Beaudette Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Rivière-Beaudette, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe Beaudette Range Rear Lighthouse

Built in 1962, the Pointe Beaudette Range Rear light is a square pyramidal skeletal tower painted white, standing 17.5 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 18 meters, and it emits a continuous green light. This operational light has a geographic range of 12.7 nautical miles. Located near Rivière-Beaudette, Quebec, it is situated close to the former site of a historic lighthouse. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. This structure guides navigation near Pointe Beaudette, Canada.

Why it matters: This range rear light is critical for precise navigation, enabling mariners to maintain a safe course through a specific channel by aligning its continuous green light with a corresponding front light. Its placement near a historic lighthouse site highlights the enduring navigational challenges and the continuous need for reliable guidance in this waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
18m
Geographic Range
12.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1962

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower, painted white

Location

City
Rivière-Beaudette
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
This range rear light is located near the end of the Chemin Penville, close to the site of a historic lighthouse, guiding navigation in the vicinity of Pointe Beaudette, Canada.
Latitude
45.1987°
Longitude
-74.3231°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Valleyfield(10.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H2544.1
NGA No.
6092
ARLHS No.
CAN-1271
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe Beaudette Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe Beaudette Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe Beaudette Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is REAL at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Saint-Zotique (2 NM NE), Coteau du Lac (6 NM ENE), Valleyfield (9.8 NM E), L'Île-des-Soeurs (Nuns Island) (13.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe Beaudette Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe Beaudette 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 Beaudette Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe Beaudette 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.