Île Greenly Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Île Greenly Lighthouse
The Île Greenly Lighthouse is situated on the southwestern point of the island, approximately 8 km southwest of Blanc-Sablon, Quebec. This location guides eastbound ships entering the narrowest section of the Strait of Belle Isle. The current square, orange slatted skeletal tower stands 22 meters tall and was built in 1983, with its light at a focal height of 35 meters. Its white light emits one flash every 15 seconds, visible for 16.2 nautical miles. The original lighthouse was first lit in 1878 and was destroyed by fire in 1947, with a replacement built in 1949 before the present structure. Restoration efforts for the site have been ongoing since 2019.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is indispensable for maritime safety, guiding eastbound ships through the constricted Strait of Belle Isle. The site also holds historical distinction as the landing spot for the German aircraft Bremen in 1928.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
- Focal Height
- 35m
- Geographic Range
- 16.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1983
- First Lit
- 1878
Significant events: German aircraft Bremen landing in 1928, original lighthouse destroyed by fire in 1947, replaced by skeletal tower in 1949, present tower built in 1983, restoration efforts by Corporation de l'Île Greenly since 2019
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 22m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- orange slatted daymark
Structure: trapezoidal pyramidal skeletal tower with a square lantern room and gallery
Location
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Quebec
- Sea Region
- Guides eastbound ships as they enter the narrowest section of the Strait of Belle Isle. Located on the southwestern point of Île Greenly, about 8 km southwest of Blanc-Sablon. The island is a protected bird sanctuary and accessible only by boat.
- Latitude
- 51.4005°
- Longitude
- -57.2076°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Blanc Sablon(2.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H0123.5.
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-975
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