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Allan's Island Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Lamaline, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Allan's Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Allan's Island (Lamaline)

The Allan's Island Lighthouse, first lit in 1880, now operates from a 2004-built 11-meter square tower. The structure, which has a gray metallic lantern and gallery, is painted white with red trim. It displays a white flash every 4 seconds (Fl W 4s) and has a focal height of 19.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 13 nautical miles. The current tower replaced earlier lights, including a wood pepperpot structure from 1880, wood range lights from 1927, and a 1953 square pyramidal tower. The site is accessible, but the tower is not. The lighthouse is located on the southeastern tip of Allan's Island, near Lamaline.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks the entrance to the Lamaline harbor and serves as a reference point for ships navigating the coastal area southeast of Allan's Island.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
19.5m
Geographic Range
13NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2004
First Lit
1880

Significant events: Original wood pepperpot tower replaced in 1920, wood range lighthouses installed in 1927, a square pyramidal tower built in 1953, current light installed around 2004

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim; lantern is gray metallic

Structure: square tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Lamaline
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Located at the southeastern tip of Allan's Island, which shelters the harbor of Lamaline.
Latitude
46.8534°
Longitude
-55.8002°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fortune(13.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H0350
NGA No.
2140
ARLHS No.
CAN-670
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Allan's Island Lighthouse at night?+
Allan's Island 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 Allan's Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Allan's Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fortune at 12.9 NM to the N. Other ports served include Grand Bank (14.8 NM N), Saint-Pierre (15.8 NM WSW), Saint-Lawrence (16.7 NM E), MIQUELON (27.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Allan's Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Allan's Island 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 Allan's Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Allan's Island 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.