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Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse

F White 3s🇨🇦Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse

This square skeletal mast, built in 2006, stands 25 meters tall and is painted orange with a black vertical stripe. It carries a trapezoidal daymark. The light emits a continuous white beam, visible for nearly 20 nautical miles. Located in a farm field, the structure is situated 1738 meters southwest of the front range light. The station was originally established in 1928, with the current tower erected in 2006. Its focal plane reaches 57 meters above sea level.

Why it matters: This rear range light aids vessels navigating a long reach on the south side of the Île d'Orléans. Working with its front light, it provides mariners with precise course alignment.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 3s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
57m
Geographic Range
19.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2006

Significant events: Station established 1928, current structure built 2006

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Levis(10.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H2274.1
NGA No.
3840
ARLHS No.
CAN-1333

Tower & Structure

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

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

Location

City
Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Guides vessels on a long reach on the south side of the Île d'Orléans, located in a farm field 1738 m south southwest of the front light.
Latitude
46.8622°
Longitude
-70.9292°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Saint-Michel Range Rear displays the characteristic F White 3s. 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 Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sainte-Famille at 6.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Château-Richer (7.2 NM NNW), Lévis (10.4 NM WSW), Quebec (12.1 NM WSW), Sillery (12.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saint-Michel 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 Saint-Michel Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saint-Michel 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.