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Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse

F Yellow 8s🇨🇦Contrecœur, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel square skeletal tower stands 25 meters tall and supports a trapezoidal daymark, painted orange with a black vertical stripe. Its light is located 42 meters above the water and emits a continuous yellow signal. Situated east of Quebec's Highway 132, this structure is positioned approximately 770 meters north of its companion front light. The tower's geographic range extends to 17.4 nautical miles, offering guidance in the vicinity of Contrecoeur, Quebec. The light operates on a fixed yellow characteristic.

Why it matters: As a range rear light, it works with a front light to establish a precise alignment, critical for helping vessels maintain their course along a designated channel of the St. Lawrence River.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Yellow 8s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Yellow
Interval
8s
Raw Code
F Y
Focal Height
42m
Geographic Range
17.4NM

Location

City
Contrecœur
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located east of QC 132 about 770 meters north of the front light, likely along the St. Lawrence River near Contrecoeur, Quebec.
Latitude
45.9276°
Longitude
-73.2072°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
25m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal daymark painted orange with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(4.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H2458.1
NGA No.
5228
USCG No.
A-2291
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear displays the characteristic F Yellow 8s. 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 Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Contrecoeur at 2.7 NM to the S. Other ports served include Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel (4.7 NM NNE), Sorel (8.3 NM NNE), Sorel-Tracy (8.3 NM NNE), Verchères (11.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Route de Contrecoeur 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 Route de Contrecoeur Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Route de Contrecoeur 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.