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Advocate Harbour Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Advocate Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Advocate Harbour Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower standing 7 meters tall marks Advocate Harbour. It carries an orange daymark and emits a white light that flashes once every 4 seconds. This light has a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. The tower's focal height is also 7 meters. The site is open to the public, although the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light is essential for guiding vessels into Advocate Harbour, a small fishing port on the Bay of Fundy known for its extreme tides and challenging navigation. Its presence helps ensure the safe passage of local fishing boats and recreational craft.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Location

City
Advocate Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Advocate Harbour, Canada
Latitude
45.3187°
Longitude
-64.7833°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Parrsboro(20.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H3934
ARLHS No.
CAN-1131

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
orange

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying an orange daymark

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Advocate Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Advocate Harbour displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Advocate Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Advocate Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Parrsboro at 19.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Avonport (26.1 NM ESE), Walton (33 NM E), Windsor (34.1 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Advocate Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Advocate Harbour 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 Advocate Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Advocate Harbour Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.