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Verchères Village Range Rear Lighthouse

F G 10s🇨🇦Southern Québec, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Verchères Village Range Rear Lighthouse

This green, cylindrical tower stands 30.8 meters tall with a focal height of 24 meters. Its light displays a fixed characteristic, visible for 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse also emits a single blast every 30 seconds from its horn. The lights are operational and serve to mark the northeastern and southwestern dolphins.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F G 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
F
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
16NM

Location

City
Southern Québec
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.7751°
Longitude
-73.3616°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30.8m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green

Structure: Mo.(U)W. 10s lights mark dolphins NE. and SW. Horn: 1bl. ev. 30s

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H2476.1
NGA No.
5356
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Verchères Village Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Verchères Village Range Rear displays the characteristic F G 10s — 1 green flash every 10 seconds. 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 Village Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Verchères Village Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Verchères at 0.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Pointe-aux-Trembles (9.1 NM SW), Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu (9.3 NM SE), Contrecoeur (9.4 NM NE), Montréal-Est (10.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Verchères Village Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Verchères Village 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 Village Range Rear Lighthouse?+
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