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Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Q yellow🇨🇦Delta, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: Tsawwassen

This square skeletal tower, standing 19 meters tall, is painted red with a white vertical stripe and carries a similar daymark. It is mounted on a platform supported by piles. The light emits a quick yellow flash every 62 seconds. The structure supports the rear light of a range system, working in conjunction with a front light to guide vessels. It is located near Tsawwassen, within Roberts Bank Entrance, British Columbia. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for guiding large commercial vessels into Roberts Bank, a major Canadian port facility, ensuring safe passage through the approach channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q yellow
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
yellow
Raw Code
Q.Y. 62
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Location

City
Delta
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Roberts Bank Entrance near Tsawwassen, Canada
Latitude
49.0284°
Longitude
-123.1399°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tsawwassen(1.4 km)
Admiralty No.
G5399.1
NGA No.
13113.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white vertical stripe

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a red daymark with a white vertical stripe and mounted on a platform supported by piles

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear displays the characteristic Q yellow. 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 yellow color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Robert's Bank at 0.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include TSAWWASSEN (1.4 NM SSE), Thawwassen (3.4 NM ESE), Delta (4.3 NM NNE), Point Roberts (4.3 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Roberts Bank Entrance 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 Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Roberts Bank Entrance 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.