Northport Range Lights

Northport Range Rear Light
Canada
Location Northport
Prince Edward Island
Canada
Coordinates 46°47′39″N 64°03′45″W / 46.794270°N 64.062384°W / 46.794270; -64.062384Coordinates: 46°47′39″N 64°03′45″W / 46.794270°N 64.062384°W / 46.794270; -64.062384
Year first constructed 1897
Foundation wooden tower
Construction square frustum tower with balcony and lantern
Tower shape white tower with red vertival stripe , red lantern and trim
Height 11.8 metres (39 ft)
Focal height 12.8 metres (42 ft)[1]
Range 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
Characteristic Fl R 4s.
Admiralty number H1094.1
CHS number CCG 1082
NGA number 7896
ARLHS number CAN-354
Managing agent Canadian Coast Guard[2]

The Northport Range Lights were a set of range lights on Prince Edward Island, Canada. They were built in 1885, and the rear light was deactivated around 1970; the front light is still active as the rear light of the new range.[3]

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