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Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse

F green 20s🇨🇦Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse

Constructed in 1992, the Saint-Famille Range Front is a skeletal steel mast reaching 18.5 meters in height. It features a daymark and is colored orange with a black vertical stripe. The light produces a fixed green characteristic (F.G. 62) with a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. This structure is located near Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans, about 12.2 kilometers from Quebec.

Why it matters: This lighthouse functions as the forward component of a range system, establishing a specific line of position for ships. Its purpose is to guide vessels along a defined channel when paired with its corresponding rear light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F green 20s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
green
Interval
20s
Raw Code
F.G. 62
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1992

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Quebec(12.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H2294
NGA No.
3932
ARLHS No.
CAN-1115

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored orange with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Sainte-Famille-de-l'Île-d'Orléans
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
A range light guiding navigation in a Canadian waterway.
Latitude
46.9644°
Longitude
-70.9763°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Saint-Famille Range Front displays the characteristic F green 20s. 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 Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sainte-Famille at 0.4 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Château-Richer (1.7 NM W), Lévis (12.6 NM SW), Quebec (13.3 NM SW), Sillery (14.5 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saint-Famille Range Front 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 Saint-Famille Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saint-Famille Range Front 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.