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Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse

F White 4s🇨🇦Saguenay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse

A 22-meter-high cylindrical steel tower, built in 1977, serves as the front range light at Poste St.-Martin. This structure, featuring an orange daymark with a black vertical stripe, stands 23.5 meters above the water. The original station was established in 1873, predating the current tower by over a century. It emits a continuous white light with a geographic range of 13.9 nautical miles, guiding mariners on the south side of the river, northeast of Saguenay. The tower is located 2.5 kilometers from the nearest port of Chicoutimi.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for river navigation, forming the front element of a range system that ensures vessels maintain the correct alignment within the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 4s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
23.5m
Geographic Range
13.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1977
First Lit
1873

Significant events: station established 1873, current tower built 1977

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Chicoutimi(2.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H2143
NGA No.
3568
ARLHS No.
CAN-1157

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
22m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe (daymark)
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying an orange trapezoidal daymark with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Saguenay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
On the south side of the river off Rang St.-Martin, northeast of Saguenay
Latitude
48.4423°
Longitude
-70.9846°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Poste St.-Martin Range Front displays the characteristic F White 4s. 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 Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chicoutimi at 3.3 NM to the W. Other ports served include Saguenay (3.6 NM WSW), Grande Anse (6.6 NM ESE), Port-Alfred (7.7 NM SSE), Saint-Bruno-Lac-Saint-Jean (27.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Poste St.-Martin 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 Poste St.-Martin Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Poste St.-Martin 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.