Tétreauville Range Rear Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Tétreauville Range Rear Lighthouse
The Tétreauville Range Rear light is an active navigational aid constructed of fiberglass. This round, white tower stands 30 meters tall. Operating in tandem with a front range light, it forms an alignment system for mariners transiting the St. Lawrence River. When the rear light is visible directly over the front light, vessels are confirmed to be within the safe navigation channel. Its green light flashes once every 9 seconds, providing 15.3 nautical miles of geographic range. The public can visit the site, but the tower itself is closed to visitors.
Why it matters: This range rear light is essential for guiding vessels through a specific channel on the St. Lawrence River, ensuring safe passage for maritime traffic.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- F.G. 98
- Focal Height
- 30m
- Geographic Range
- 15.3NM
Location
- City
- Montreal
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- St. Lawrence River, Canada, marking a safe navigation channel
- Latitude
- 45.5923°
- Longitude
- -73.5135°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Montreal(3.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H2496.1
- NGA No.
- 5548
Tower & Structure
- Tower Shape
- round
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- fiberglass
Structure: Tétreauville Range Rear (2) is an active navigational aid located in Canada. As a range rear light, it operates in conjunction with a corresponding front light, forming a critical alignment system for mariners. When a vessel's navigator observes the rear light directly above the front light, they know their ship is precisely within the safe channel. This method of guidance is particularly valuable in waterways like the St. Lawrence River, where precise navigation is essential to avoid hazards and maintain efficient shipping lanes. The light's focal plane is positioned at 30 meters, ensuring its visibility over a considerable distance and contributing to its effectiveness as a guide. While the specific history of its construction or any dramatic events are not detailed, its continued operation underscores its ongoing importance to maritime safety. Today, the site around Tétreauville Range Rear (2) is accessible to the public, offering a chance to observe this functional piece of navigational infrastructure, though the tower itself remains closed to visitors. Its presence quietly assures safe passage for countless vessels traversing Canadian waters.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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