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St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 3s🇨🇦St. John's, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

The St. John's Harbour Range Rear light station was established in 1902. The structure is an 8-meter tall, square pyramidal wooden tower painted white with a red vertical stripe. It features a lantern and gallery, with a red lantern roof. This rear range light is situated atop a former church building, which was constructed in 1892 and later renovated into the Chapel Hill Condominiums. The tower's focal plane reaches 59 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 20 nautical miles. It emits a continuous green light. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: Designated a Municipal Heritage Structure, the building housing this light serves as a distinctive landmark and contributes to the historical appeal of St. John's urban landscape.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 3s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
59m
Geographic Range
20NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1892
First Lit
1902
Heritage Status
Municipal Heritage Structure

Significant events: Station established 1902, Church building renovated as Chapel Hill Condominiums

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern roof is red

Location

City
St. John's
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
St. John's Harbour, Newfoundland, serving as the rear range light for vessels navigating the harbour entrance.
Latitude
47.5199°
Longitude
-52.6234°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
St John's(4.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H0459.1
NGA No.
1864
ARLHS No.
CAN-683
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
St. John's Harbour Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 3s. 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 St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-John's at 5.3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Portugal Cove (11.4 NM NW), Bay Bulls (14.1 NM SW), Holyrood (22.3 NM WSW), Avondale (24.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. John's Harbour 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 St. John's Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse?+
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