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Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse

F White 5s🇨🇦Blanc-Sablon, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse

This steel, cylindrical skeletal tower stands 15.5 meters tall and was first lit in 1939. It is painted orange with a black vertical stripe and carries a rectangular daymark. The focal height of the light is 35 meters, with a geographic range of 16.2 nautical miles. The light emits a continuous white flash visible on the range line. The original light was replaced sometime after 1980. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This range front light is indispensable for the car ferries that regularly traverse the Strait of Belle Isle, connecting Blanc-Sablon with St. Barbe, Newfoundland. It provides precise guidance for vessels navigating the western approach into Blanc-Sablon.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
35m
Geographic Range
16.2NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1939

Significant events: original light replaced after 1980

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
15.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
orange with a black vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a rectangular orange daymark with a black vertical stripe

Location

City
Blanc-Sablon
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Quebec
Sea Region
Located beside the coastal highway (QC 138) about 2 km southeast of Blanc-Sablon, a town that serves as the terminal for car ferries from St. Barbe, Newfoundland, across the Strait of Belle Isle. It guides vessels arriving in Blanc-Sablon from the west.
Latitude
51.4206°
Longitude
-57.1182°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Blanc Sablon(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H0122
NGA No.
1020
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Blanc-Sablon Range Front displays the characteristic F White 5s. 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 Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Blanc Sablon at 1 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include L'Anse-au-Loup (12.1 NM ENE), Red Bay (32.2 NM NE), Main Brook (43.7 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Blanc-Sablon Range Front 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 Blanc-Sablon Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Blanc-Sablon Range Front 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.