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Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦Garden Lots, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse

This square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with a red lantern, stands 8 meters tall at the end of the Battery Point breakwater. First lit in 1951, it replaced an earlier structure from 1864. The focal height of its red flashing light is 7.5 meters, visible for 9.5 nautical miles. Keepers lived on site until 1987, though the keeper's house was sold in 1995. By 2014, the lighthouse was in poor condition, leading to emergency repairs by students and a commitment to restoration by the Lunenburg Waterfront Association. The tower itself was repaired in 2016 and its roof reshingled in 2018.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels into Lunenburg's harbor and marks the breakwater's end, a critical function within a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its preservation highlights community dedication, with volunteer efforts and a national competition contributing to its restoration.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1951

Significant events: Original lighthouse built 1864, keepers lived until 1987, 1948 keeper's house sold 1995, poor condition reported 2014, emergency repairs by Nova Scotia Community College students, Lunenburg Waterfront Association agreed to restoration, won $5,000 in National Trust Lighthouse Matters competition 2015, tower repaired 2016, roof reshingled 2018

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lunenburg(0.7 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-024

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern painted red

Location

City
Garden Lots
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
At the end of the breakwater, at Battery Point Road, on the east side of Lunenburg
Latitude
44.3608°
Longitude
-64.2958°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Battery Point Breakwater displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lunenburg at 0.9 NM to the NW. Other ports served include La Have (5.2 NM SSW), Pleasantville (6.1 NM WSW), Chester (10.5 NM NNE), Port Medway (18.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Battery Point Breakwater 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 Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Battery Point Breakwater 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.