Pointer Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Pointer Island Lighthouse
This lighthouse, built in 1989, stands on Pointer Island. The structure is a round, cylindrical white tower standing 8 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 13 meters, casting a white light with a characteristic of three flashes. The light has a geographic range of 11.3 nautical miles. The nearest port is Shearwater, located 7.6 kilometers away. While the site is open to the public, the tower itself is closed.
Why it matters: The lighthouse provides guidance for local mariners, ensuring safe passage through its operational waters. Its modern construction reflects an ongoing commitment to maritime safety.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Fixed
- Light Color
- white
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- F.W. 39
- Focal Height
- 13m
- Geographic Range
- 11.3NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1989
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: round cylindrical white tower
Location
- City
- Area A (Ocean Falls/Outer Coast)
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Latitude
- 52.0609°
- Longitude
- -127.9483°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Shearwater(7.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- G5680
- NGA No.
- 12168
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-400
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