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Portage Island Range Rear Lighthouse

120s🇨🇦Hardwicke Parish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Portage Island Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: #Portage Island Range Rear

This square skeleton tower, built of steel in 1986, stands 20 meters tall with a focal height of 28 meters. Its design includes an enclosed upper portion and a daymark featuring a white color with a single red vertical stripe. Located at the northern end of Fox Island, this structure served as the rear range light for the approach to Miramichi Bay. It was situated on one of the barrier islands that enclose the bay, about 18.3 kilometers from Chatham. The light had a geographic range of 5 nautical miles. By 2019, the tower was removed.

Why it matters: This range light was essential for guiding ships safely through the approach to Miramichi Bay, helping mariners navigate shifting channels and avoid shoals.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
120s
Interval
120s
Raw Code
from front
Focal Height
28m
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1986

Significant events: Removed at least since 2019

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chatham(18.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H1446.1
NGA No.
7484

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeleton tower with enclosed upper portion, carrying a daymark colored white with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
Hardwicke Parish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
New Brunswick
Sea Region
approach range for Miramichi Bay, located at the northern end of Fox Island, one of the barrier islands enclosing the bay
Latitude
47.1285°
Longitude
-65.0422°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Portage Island Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Portage Island Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Millbank at 17.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Richibucto (28 NM SSE), Shippegan (39.8 NM NNE), Caraquet (40.6 NM N), Bouctouche (41.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Portage Island Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Portage Island 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 Portage Island Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Portage Island 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.