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Cape Bonavista Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇨🇦Southeastern Newfoundland, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cape Bonavista Lighthouse

Built in 1843, the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse stands 42 meters tall. Its latticed tower is painted white with red accents and features a red and white rectangular daymark. Originally, it displayed a white light with a single flash every 10 seconds. The lighthouse ceased operations in 1962. A foghorn, emitting one blast every 30 seconds, was also part of the station.

Why it matters: Designated a provincial historic site, this structure offers insight into 19th-century lighthouse keeping.

Background
Cape Bonavista Light is a lighthouse located on Cape Bonavista, Newfoundland. The lighthouse, which operated from 1843 until 1962, is now a provincial museum, containing an exhibition about life in a lighthouse during the 1870s.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 10s
Geographic Range
17NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1843
Heritage Status
provincial historic site

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0536
NGA No.
1644
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Wikidata
Q5034596 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
42m
Tower Shape
latticed
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: Latticed tower, red and white rectangular daymark; 42. Horn: 1bl. ev. 30s (bl. 3s, si. 27s)

Location

City
Southeastern Newfoundland
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
48.7015°
Longitude
-53.0853°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape Bonavista Lighthouse at night?+
Cape Bonavista displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.
Which ports and harbors does Cape Bonavista Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Catalina at 11.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Burnside (28.3 NM W), Hants Harbour (41.8 NM S), Clarenville (48.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape Bonavista Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Cape Bonavista 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 Cape Bonavista Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape Bonavista 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.