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Betty Island Lighthouse

Fl White 15s🇨🇦Terence Bay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Betty Island Lighthouse

Also known as: #Betty Island

The Betty Island Lighthouse, built in 1981, was a 9-meter tall square pyramidal wood tower. It featured white paint with red trim and a focal height of 19 meters. This structure replaced an earlier lighthouse from 1939. The light emitted two white flashes every 15 seconds and had a geographic range of 12.9 nautical miles. The lighthouse became inactive around 2012. The wooden tower was eventually destroyed by a Coast Guard team on February 21, 2023.

Why it matters: The Betty Island light marked the entrance to Prospect Bay, providing navigational guidance for local fishing vessels and recreational boaters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl W 15s
Focal Height
19m
Geographic Range
12.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1981

Significant events: Inactive since around 2012, destroyed in 2023, Coast Guard team burned what was left of the lighthouse on 21 February 2023

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim
Material
wood

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

Location

City
Terence Bay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
on an island off Prospect Bay
Latitude
44.4388°
Longitude
-63.7673°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hacketts Cove(10.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H3652
ARLHS No.
CAN-034
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Betty Island Lighthouse at night?+
Betty Island displays the characteristic Fl White 15s. 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 Betty Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Betty Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Prospect at 1.8 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Bald Rock (8.8 NM E), Hacketts Cove (10.5 NM NW), Halifax (14.9 NM NNE), Cleveland (16.1 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Betty Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Betty 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 Betty Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Betty 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.