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Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse

F Green 12s🇨🇦Verchères, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse

This steel skeletal mast, built in 1972, stands 16 meters tall with a focal height of 25 meters. It serves as the rear light for the Verchères Traverse Range, guiding vessels beside Quebec Highway 132. The structure features a square skeletal mast supporting an orange slatted daymark with a vertical black stripe. The light emits a single green flash, visible for 14.3 nautical miles. The station was first established in 1902, with a skeletal tower erected in 1946 before the current mast was installed. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower is closed.

Why it matters: This rear range light is essential for maintaining the correct alignment for ships transiting the Verchères Traverse, ensuring safe passage through this waterway.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 12s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
12s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
25m
Geographic Range
14.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1972
First Lit
1902

Significant events: station established 1902, skeletal tower built 1946, replaced by tall mast 1972

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange with a vertical black stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying an orange slatted daymark with a vertical black stripe

Location

City
Verchères
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located beside Quebec Highway 132, serving as the rear light for the Verchères Traverse Range.
Latitude
45.7986°
Longitude
-73.3222°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Contrecoeur(5.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H2478.1
NGA No.
5368
ARLHS No.
CAN-1343
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Verchères Traverse Range Rear displays the characteristic F Green 12s. 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 Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Verchères at 2.2 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Contrecoeur (7.2 NM NE), Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu (9 NM SE), Pointe-aux-Trembles (11.2 NM SW), Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan (11.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Verchères Traverse 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 Verchères Traverse Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Verchères Traverse 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.