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Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse

The Belle Isle Northeast Lighthouse, built in 1905, is a 27-meter tall, 12-sided concrete tower. It features six flying buttresses and is painted white with a red lantern. The lighthouse emits a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for nearly 17 nautical miles. Originally constructed from cast iron, it was encased in concrete in 1908 to withstand the harsh environment. The operational light was moved to a skeletal tower in 2017, and the original structure is now endangered. The site is accessible, but the tower is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for vessels navigating the entrance to the Strait of Belle Isle, a key passage between Newfoundland and Labrador.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
39m
Geographic Range
16.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1905

Significant events: Inactive since 2017, encased in concrete in 1908, light moved to skeletal tower, clearly endangered

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Color
white with a red lantern
Material
concrete

Structure: 12-sided concrete tower with six flying buttresses , lantern and gallery

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Uninhabited island lying in the entrance to the Strait of Belle Isle from the Atlantic, at the northeastern end of the island, which lies halfway between the northern peninsula of Newfoundland and the Labrador mainland. Geologists regard it as the northernmost peak of the Appalachian Mountains.
Latitude
52.0136°
Longitude
-55.2805°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint Anthony(40.5 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Belle Isle Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mary's Harbour at 27.3 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Williams Harbour (37.1 NM NNW), Saint-Anthony (39.7 NM SSW), Iona (43.6 NM NNW), Red Bay (45.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Belle Isle Lighthouses 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 Belle Isle Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Belle Isle Lighthouses 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.