Cape St. Francis Lighthouse
Fl W 5s🇨🇦Southeastern Newfoundland, CAOperational
Location & Light Range
About Cape St. Francis Lighthouse
Constructed in 1877, the Cape St. Francis Lighthouse stands as a navigational aid on the southeastern coast of Newfoundland. The structure itself is a modest 3 meters in height. However, its light source reaches a focal plane of 29 meters above sea level. This white light flashes once every 5 seconds, providing a distinct signal for mariners. Its operational status confirms its continued use for maritime navigation in the region.
Why it matters: The lighthouse offers a geographic range of 16 nautical miles, aiding vessels in navigating this part of the coast.
Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl.W. period 5s
- Focal Height
- 29m
- Geographic Range
- 16NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1877
References & Identifiers
- Admiralty No.
- H0468
- NGA No.
- 1844
- Wikidata
- Q106767955 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 3m
Location
- City
- Southeastern Newfoundland
- Country
- 🇨🇦CA
- Latitude
- 47.8088°
- Longitude
- -52.7867°
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