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Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green🇨🇦Saugeen Shores, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse

Built in 1903, this wooden square pyramidal tower stands 10 meters tall, with its focal plane at 20 meters. Painted white with red trim and a red vertical stripe, its lantern roof is also red. The lighthouse emits a single green flash, guiding vessels along a specific range line. Public protests in 1989 successfully advocated for the preservation of its traditional shingle siding over proposed aluminum replacement. The tower became town property in June 2012 and is recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This Heritage Lighthouse guides vessels along the range line into the Saugeen River, ensuring safe passage. Its preservation was a result of public protests, highlighting its value to the local community.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1903
Heritage Status
Heritage Lighthouse

Significant events: Public protests in 1989 regarding siding, town ownership in June 2012, recognized as Heritage Lighthouse

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red trim and a red vertical stripe on the range line; lantern roof is red

Location

City
Saugeen Shores
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Guides navigation for the Saugeen River, located on South Rankin Street on the east side of ON 21 in Southampton
Latitude
44.5009°
Longitude
-81.3663°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Elgin(3.8 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-627
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Saugeen River Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green. 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 Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Wiarton at 17.8 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Owen Sound (19.2 NM ENE), Hanover (26.7 NM SE), Amberly (31 NM SSW), Meaford (33.3 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Saugeen River 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 Saugeen River Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Saugeen River 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.