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Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse

F white 5s🇨🇦Sainte-Croix, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse

This square skeletal mast structure stands 7.5 meters tall and is painted orange with a vertical black stripe. Its focal height reaches 60 meters, providing a geographic range of 20.1 nautical miles. The light emits a white flash characteristic on a 197-second cycle. It operates as part of a range system, working in conjunction with a rear light to establish a precise navigational course. The mast supports an orange slatted daymark, also featuring a vertical black stripe, designed for clear visibility along the range line.

Why it matters: This range front light provides critical alignment for mariners, ensuring they maintain a precise course through a specific channel or past navigational dangers.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F white 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
white
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F.W. 197
Focal Height
60m
Geographic Range
20.1NM

Location

City
Sainte-Croix
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
A range front light in Canada, guiding vessels along a specific navigational course.
Latitude
46.6243°
Longitude
-71.6949°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a vertical black stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying an orange slatted daymark with a vertical black stripe on the range line

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Portneuf(8.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H2340
NGA No.
4124
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Sainte-Croix Range Front displays the characteristic F white 5s. 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 Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Romuald-d'Etchemin at 20.5 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Sillery (21.8 NM ENE), Quebec (22.8 NM ENE), Lévis (24.2 NM ENE), Kinnear's Mills (27.7 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sainte-Croix 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 Sainte-Croix Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sainte-Croix 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.