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Bliss Island Lighthouse

Fl R 4s🇺🇸Southern New Brunswick, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Bliss Island Lighthouse

The Bliss Island Lighthouse is a white square latticed tower, measuring 12.5 meters in height. A red and white rectangular daymark is affixed to the structure. The light emitted from the tower has a focal height of 15.5 meters and is red in color. It flashes to provide its signal. The tower itself is square in design.

Why it matters: This lighthouse has a geographic range of 7 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
15.5m
Geographic Range
7NM

Location

City
Southern New Brunswick
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
45.0185°
Longitude
-66.8510°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: White square latticed tower, red and white rectangular daymark; 39

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H4118
NGA No.
11200
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Bliss Island Lighthouse at night?+
Bliss Island displays the characteristic Fl R 4s — 1 red flash every 4 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 Bliss Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Bliss Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Blacks Harbour at 3.1 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Deer Island (5.8 NM WSW), Eastport (9.7 NM SW), Lubec (11.6 NM SSW), Bayside, Charlotte (13.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Bliss Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Bliss 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 Bliss Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Bliss 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.