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Black Rock Point Lighthouse

L White 6s🇨🇦Black Rock, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Black Rock Point Lighthouse

A square cylindrical wood tower with a lantern and gallery was constructed in 1978, attached to a one-story fog signal building. The lighthouse stands 10.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 23.5 meters above sea level. It emits a single white flash every 6 seconds, visible for 13.9 nautical miles. The station was first established in 1868, with the current structure replacing earlier lights. The tower is white, contrasting with the red lantern and gallery. Its light provides a visual reference for vessels navigating the waters near Black Rock.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels around the dangers of Black Rock Point itself. Its unique square cylindrical wood tower design is architecturally distinctive among lighthouses.

Background
Guanaja is one of the Bay Islands of Honduras and is in the Caribbean. It is about 70 kilometres (43 mi) off the north coast of Honduras, and 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from the island of Roatan. One of the cays off Guanaja, also called Guanaja or Bonacca or Low Cay, is near the main island, and contains most of the approximately 5,538 people who live in Guanaja. The densely populated cay has been described as the Venice of Honduras because of the waterways that run through it. The other two main settlements on Guanaja are Mangrove Bight and Savannah Bight. Smaller settlements includes Pelican Reef, East End and North East Bight.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L White 6s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
L W 6s
Focal Height
23.5m
Geographic Range
13.9NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1978

Significant events: Station established 1868, current lighthouse constructed 1978

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Sydney(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H0779
NGA No.
8920
ARLHS No.
CAN-043
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower with lantern and gallery attached to a 1-story fog signal building

Location

City
Black Rock
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Black Rock Point
Latitude
46.3052°
Longitude
-60.3923°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Black Rock Point Lighthouse at night?+
Black Rock Point displays the characteristic L White 6s. 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 Black Rock Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Black Rock Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Neil's Harbour at 7.3 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include North Sydney (7.9 NM SE), Sydney (12.3 NM SE), Glace Bay (18.8 NM ESE), Baddeck (19.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Black Rock Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Black Rock Point 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 Black Rock Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Black Rock Point 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.