Rimouski Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

With a focal height of 21 meters and a nominal range of 15 nautical miles (approximately 27.8 km), Rimouski Harbour Range Rear is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.

Rimouski Harbour Range Rear displays the characteristic Iso R 2s — 1 red flash every 2 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.

Rimouski Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Rimouski at 0.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Trois-pistoles (33.1 NM SW), Les Escoumins (36.4 NM W), Matane (45.5 NM ENE), Baie Comeau (49 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Yes, Rimouski Harbour 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.

You can track vessels near Rimouski Harbour 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.