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Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 2.5s🇨🇦Beauharnois, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, standing 20 meters tall, guides vessels downstream in the Beauharnois Canal. It is located about 1.5 kilometers southwest of the St. Louis Bridge. The structure is an orange triangular skeletal tower with a black vertical stripe and a daymark of the same color scheme. Its green light is continuously visible from a focal height of 23 meters. The Powerhouse Range Rear light operates in conjunction with a front light to maintain a navigational range.

Why it matters: This range light is essential for guiding vessels downstream within the Beauharnois Canal, ensuring they maintain the correct course.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 2.5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
2.5s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Beauharnois
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Beauharnois Canal, guiding vessels downstream, located about 1.5 km southwest of the St. Louis Bridge.
Latitude
45.2816°
Longitude
-73.9279°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Beauharnois(3.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H2530.1
NGA No.
5820
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Powerhouse Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 2.5s. 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 Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is BEAUHARNOIS at 2.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include L'Île-des-Soeurs (Nuns Island) (4.6 NM WNW), ILE PERROT (6.6 NM N), WOODLANDSYACHT (6.8 NM NE), DORION (6.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Powerhouse 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 Powerhouse Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Powerhouse 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.