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Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse

F🇨🇦Point Edward, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse

Also known as: #Sydney Range Rear

This square pyramidal wood tower was built in 1905 as the Sydney Range Rear lighthouse. It stood 12 meters tall and featured a white exterior with a red upper portion and a vertical red stripe marking the range line. The structure served as part of a navigational range guiding vessels along a specific course into Sydney harbor. Its operational life concluded between 2008 and 2009, when the original wooden tower was demolished. It was replaced by a skeletal tower in 2009.

Why it matters: This range light was essential for safe navigation in Sydney's waters, providing a critical alignment for vessels.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F
Flash Type
Fixed
Raw Code
F Y

Construction & History

Year Built
1905

Significant events: Demolished 2008-09, Replaced by skeletal tower 2009

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Sydney(1.8 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red upper portion and a vertical red stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with red upper portion and a vertical red stripe on the range line

Location

City
Point Edward
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Sydney, Canada, guiding vessels along a range line
Latitude
46.1744°
Longitude
-60.2559°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Sydney Range Rear displays the characteristic F. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is North Sydney at 2.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Sydney (2.7 NM ESE), Glace Bay (12.1 NM E), Neil's Harbour (13 NM WNW), Louisbourg (19.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sydney 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 Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sydney 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.