Get the MarineRadar appSatellite AISSatellite live trackingTrack any shipLive alerts112,000+ ships trackedDownload free

Southeast Shoal Lighthouse

Fl Red 10s🇨🇦Kingsville, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Southeast Shoal Lighthouse

This square, 18-meter concrete lighthouse stands on a pyramidal base, marking the southern edge of shoals extending from Point Pelee into Lake Erie's Pelee Passage. Built in 1927, it replaced earlier lightship stations. The structure, painted white with red trim, features a 3-story building topped by a helicopter landing pad instead of a lantern. On July 7, 1950, a severe explosion and fire gutted the building. The lighthouse maintains a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles with a red light showing one flash every 10 seconds.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for ships traversing Lake Erie, guiding them through the main channel and warning of dangerous shoals extending from Point Pelee. Its unique conversion to a helicopter landing pad reflects modern operational needs.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl R 10s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1927

Significant events: gutted by a disastrous explosion and fire on 7 July 1950

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Kingsville(0.3 km)
USCG No.
7-6795
ARLHS No.
CAN-468

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
18m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
concrete

Structure: square 3-story concrete building mounted on a square pyramidal base; lantern replaced by a helicopter landing pad

Location

City
Kingsville
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located at the south end of dangerous shoals extending from Point Pelee on the mainland into the Pelee Passage of Lake Erie. It marks the main channel for ships sailing through Lake Erie.
Latitude
42.0275°
Longitude
-82.7367°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Find Southeast Shoal Lighthouse on the live nautical map

Plan voyages near Canada, see nearby vessels in real time, and explore 14,900+ navigation aids in the app.

Nautical mapNearby vesselsVoyage planning
Get the App

Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Southeast Shoal Lighthouse at night?+
Southeast Shoal displays the characteristic Fl Red 10s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Southeast Shoal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Southeast Shoal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Kingsville at 0.2 NM to the E. Other ports served include Leamington (6.1 NM E), COLCHESTER SOUTH (9.1 NM WSW), PUCE RIVER (16.6 NM N), Amherstburg (17.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Southeast Shoal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Southeast Shoal 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 Southeast Shoal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Southeast Shoal 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.