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Port McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Tay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse

The Port McNicoll Range Rear light, established in 1913, is a square skeletal tower standing 13.5 meters tall. This structure was built in the 1950s, replacing an earlier tower. It is painted white and features a slatted daymark that is also white with a single red vertical stripe. The light emits a continuous green beam. Its focal height reaches 53 meters, and it has a geographic range of 19.1 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on Rangelight Road in Port McNicoll, Ontario.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for vessels entering Port McNicoll, offering precise directional guidance when aligned with its front light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
53m
Geographic Range
19.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1950
First Lit
1913

Significant events: Station established in 1913; current tower built in the 1950s, replacing an original square skeletal tower with an enclosed upper portion

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Midland(2.0 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and carrying a slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

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

Location

City
Tay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located in Port McNicoll, Ontario, on Rangelight Road off Triple Bay Road, serving as a rear range light for navigation into the port.
Latitude
44.7556°
Longitude
-79.8306°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Port McNicoll 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 Port McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Victoria Harbour at 2.7 NM to the E. Other ports served include Midland (3.7 NM W), Penetanguishene (4.4 NM W), Bala (17.7 NM NNE), Collingwood (23.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port McNicoll 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 McNicoll Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port McNicoll 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.