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Pointe Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦Baie-Comeau, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse

The Pointe Saint-Pancrace lighthouse is an 11-meter-tall, square skeletal concrete tower. It displays an orange daymark on two faces. The light flashes white every six seconds (Fl W 6s). Its focal height reaches 25 meters, offering a 14.3 nautical mile geographic range. This active light, with NGA list number 3304 and Admiralty number H2050, is located 1.9 kilometers from Baie-Comeau, Quebec, Canada.

Why it matters: This light marks the Pointe Saint-Pancrace area, serving as a reference point for ships proceeding to or from Baie Comeau.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Location

City
Baie-Comeau
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Latitude
49.2541°
Longitude
-68.0791°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange daymark
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower with rectangular orange daymark on two faces

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Baie Comeau(1.9 km)
Admiralty No.
H2050
NGA No.
3304
ARLHS No.
CAN-987
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe Saint-Pancrace displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Pointe Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Baie Comeau at 2.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Matane (32.4 NM SE), Les Mechins (46.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe Saint-Pancrace 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 Saint-Pancrace Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe Saint-Pancrace 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.