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Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇨🇦Leeds and the Thousand Islands, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse

A 8.5-meter-tall cylindrical tower painted white with a green band at its upper part is situated on Prince Regent Island within the Gananoque Narrows. The light displays a green flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 12 meters, providing visibility for 11 nautical miles. Access to the grounds is permitted, though entry into the tower is not allowed. The nearest settlement, Lansdowne, is 3.7 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This structure serves as a navigation aid for safe transit through the Gananoque Narrows, a significant passage in the Thousand Islands area. Its green flashing light marks the channel boundaries, helping to keep vessels clear of submerged hazards and the many rock formations present in this complex aquatic environment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Gananoque Narrows
Latitude
44.3244°
Longitude
-76.0810°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lansdowne(3.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H2847
ARLHS No.
CAN-1065

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a green band at the top

Structure: round cylindrical tower painted white with a green band at the top

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse at night?+
Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is GORDON MARINE at 3.4 NM to the W. Other ports served include CLAYTON (5.1 NM S), Clayton (5.6 NM SSE), ALEXANDRIA BAY (7 NM E), Rockport (7.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) 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 Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Prince Regent Island (Gananoque Narrows) 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.