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Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Tay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse

This steel skeletal tower, standing 19 meters tall, was constructed in the 1950s and first lit in 1913. It is painted white and features a slatted daymark marked with a red vertical stripe. The tower guides vessels through a long, narrow inlet at the southwestern edge of Georgian Bay, leading towards the port. Its green light operates with a characteristic of flashing green. The structure stands on a tapered square base and includes a gallery.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for vessels navigating the confined inlet leading to Port McNicoll, providing a precise bearing to ensure safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
22m
Geographic Range
13.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950
First Lit
1913

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Midland(1.9 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1075

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and carrying a slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: tapered square skeletal tower with a large gallery, painted white and carrying a slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
Tay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
narrow inlet at the southwestern corner of Georgian Bay, guiding vessels on a long reach
Latitude
44.7626°
Longitude
-79.8337°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Port McNicoll 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 Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Victoria Harbour at 3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Midland (3.6 NM WSW), Penetanguishene (4.3 NM W), Bala (17.4 NM NE), Collingwood (23.2 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port McNicoll 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 Port McNicoll Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port McNicoll 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.