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Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal steel tower, 20 meters in height, stands on the west side of the Churchill River estuary in Manitoba, Canada. It features a triangular structure topped with an orange daymark. The light emits a continuous white flash. With a focal height of 13 meters, it has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. It is located 1.3 kilometers from the port of Churchill, guiding ships leaving the docks.

Why it matters: This range light is the initial guide for vessels departing the Churchill docks, directly supporting the port's operations.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Manitoba
Sea Region
Located on the west side of the mouth of the Churchill River estuary, guiding ships leaving the Churchill docks.
Latitude
58.7917°
Longitude
-94.2235°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Churchill(1.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H0029.1
NGA No.
0751.1

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying an orange daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Ship Point Range Rear displays the characteristic F White. 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 Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Churchill at 2 NM to the SE. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ship Point 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 Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ship Point 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.