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Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse

Oc Red 1s🇨🇦Rimouski, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel skeletal mast, standing 19 meters tall, was first lit in 1926 to guide vessels approaching Rimouski. It features a trapezoidal daymark, painted orange with a black vertical stripe, and displays a red occulting light that flashes once every second. The mast reaches a focal height of 20.5 meters, with a geographic range of 13.3 nautical miles. Located just off Boulevard Jessop near Rue Saint-Germain, it is situated 1.4 kilometers from the nearest port. The site is open to the public, but the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light, paired with its front counterpart, provides critical alignment for safe navigation into the Port of Rimouski.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Red 1s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Red
Interval
1s
Raw Code
Oc R 1s
Focal Height
20.5m
Geographic Range
13.3NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1926

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying a trapezoidal daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Rimouski
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
just off the Boulevard Jessop (QC 132) at the Rue Saint-Germain on the south side of Rimouski
Latitude
48.4620°
Longitude
-68.5182°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rimouski(1.4 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1161
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Port de Rimouski Range Rear displays the characteristic Oc Red 1s. 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 Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rimouski at 0.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Trois-pistoles (33.1 NM SW), Les Escoumins (36.4 NM W), Matane (45.5 NM ENE), Baie Comeau (49 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port de Rimouski 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 Port de Rimouski Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port de Rimouski 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.