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Big Tignish Lighthouse

Q R 1s🇨🇦Western Prince Edward Island, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Big Tignish Lighthouse

The Big Tignish Light is a cylindrical structure standing 17 meters tall. It was first lit in 1877 and originally served the area of Western Prince Edward Island. The light displayed a quick red flash every second. Its geographic range was 5 nautical miles. This lighthouse is no longer operational.

Background
The Big Tignish Light is a lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was built in 1881 but then deactivated in 1997. The unused lighthouse began to fall into disrepair, until it was relocated to the Fisherman's Haven Community Park in 2009, where it was renovated and repainted.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Q R 1s
Flash Type
Quick
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
1s
Raw Code
Q.R. period 1s
Geographic Range
5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1877

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H1081.4
NGA No.
7865
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17m
Tower Shape
cylindrical

Structure: Cylindrical mast; 17. Seasonal

Location

City
Western Prince Edward Island
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
46.9511°
Longitude
-63.9938°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Big Tignish Lighthouse at night?+
Big Tignish displays the characteristic Q R 1s — 1 red flash every 1 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. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Big Tignish Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Big Tignish Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Summerside at 34.2 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Richibucto (39.1 NM WSW), Bouctouche (41.6 NM SW), Borden (43.8 NM SSE), Grande-Digue (46.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Big Tignish Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Big Tignish Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Big Tignish Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Big Tignish 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.