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Snug Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

🇨🇦Carling Township, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Snug Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

The Snug Harbour Range Front Light is a square skeletal tower built from steel, measuring 7 meters in height. It features a red daymark with a black vertical stripe and its focal height is 12 meters. This active light, located in Snug Harbour, Ontario, Canada, is part of a range system. Its maximum visibility distance is 11 nautical miles. Parry Sound, the closest port, is 12.2 kilometers distant.

Why it matters: This range front light marks the harbour entrance, offering a precise alignment for safe passage. Its distinct daymark functions as a primary visual aid during daylight operations.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Carling Township
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Snug Harbour, Canada, marking a range for navigation.
Latitude
45.3710°
Longitude
-80.3221°

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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a black vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parry Sound(12.2 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Snug Harbour Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Snug Harbour Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Parry Sound at 12.4 NM to the E. Other ports served include Britt (25.9 NM NNW), Key Harbour (35.3 NM NNW), Bala (37.8 NM SE), Penetanguishene (39.9 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Snug Harbour Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Snug Harbour 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 Snug Harbour Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Snug Harbour 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.