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Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse

F green🇨🇦Southern Québec, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse

This pair of navigational aids consists of a front and rear light, both housed in 10-meter green towers. The lights emit a fixed green signal. Together, these lights offer mariners a geographic range of 16 nautical miles for guidance. They are located in Southern Québec.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
green
Flash Count
1 flash
Raw Code
F
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Southern Québec
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.7780°
Longitude
-73.3566°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Color
green

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H2476
NGA No.
5352
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse at night?+
Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front displays the characteristic F green. 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/Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Verchères at 0.7 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Contrecoeur (9.1 NM NE), Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu (9.2 NM SE), Pointe-aux-Trembles (9.3 NM SW), Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan (10.4 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Verchères Traverse Range Rear/Front 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.