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Battle Island Lighthouse

Fl (3) W 24s🇨🇦Western Ontario, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Battle Island Lighthouse

This concrete lighthouse, built in 1911 on the western point of Battle Island, stands 36 meters tall. Its octagonal tower is painted white and emits a white light. Originally, the light offered a sequence of three bright flashes, separated by four-second intervals, followed by a 16-second interval. Additionally, a concurrent weaker light had a 12-second duration followed by 12 seconds of darkness. The fog horn sounded for 3.5 seconds with 26.5 seconds of silence. The structure was rebuilt between 1915 and 1916.

Why it matters: The rebuilding of this lighthouse in the mid-1910s responded to growing traffic from wood pulp carriers and commercial fishing operations.

Background
Battle Island Light is a lighthouse on the Canadian shore of Lake Superior. It is located on the westerly point of Battle Island, 28.5 miles (45.9 km) east-northeast from Lamb Island Light. It was built as a white light, visible for 18 miles (29 km) in clear weather. When built, it operated as a bright flash, four-second interval, bright flash, four-second interval, and then bright flash, 16-second interval, with a concurrent lower-strength light operating at 12-seconds constant/ 12 seconds eclipsed. Its fog horn (originally referred to as a "fog diaphone") blasted for 3½ seconds and was then silent for 26½ seconds. The lighthouse was rebuilt in 1915–16 in response to increased demand from local wood pulp carriers and commercial fishing boats.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (3) W 24s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
24s
Focal Height
36m

Construction & History

Year Built
1911

References & Identifiers

USCG No.
7-16870
ARLHS No.
CAN-547
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q4870063 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Location

City
Western Ontario
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
48.7521°
Longitude
-87.5558°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Battle Island Lighthouse at night?+
Battle Island displays the characteristic Fl (3) W 24s — 3 white flashes every 24 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Battle Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Battle Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 2 nearby ports. The closest is Rossport at 5.1 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Red Rock (31.1 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Battle Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Battle 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 Battle Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Battle 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.