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Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦St. Joseph Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal tower stands 14 meters tall and is painted white with an orange vertical stripe. Its light is located 16.5 meters above the water and emits a continuous white flash. The structure carries a daymark that matches its coloring. Located off Ontario Highway 548, it is a short distance south of the Sailors' Encampment Church in St. Joseph Township. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves as the rear range signal, essential for guiding downbound vessels through Canadian waters and maintaining a precise alignment for safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
16.5m
Geographic Range
12.3NM

Location

City
St. Joseph Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Guides downbound vessels in Canadian waters, located off ON 548 a short distance south of the Sailors' Encampment Church.
Latitude
46.2526°
Longitude
-84.0932°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
De Tour Village(17.7 km)
USCG No.
7-13140

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with an orange vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored white with an orange vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Rains Wharf Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is De Tour Village at 17.5 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Sault-Sainte-Marie (18.3 NM NW), Sault Sainte Marie (18.3 NM NW), DRUMMOND ISLAND (18.3 NM SSE), CEDARVILLE (19.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Rains Wharf 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 Rains Wharf Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rains Wharf 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.