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Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point) Lighthouse

white 12s🇨🇦Meat Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point) Lighthouse

This cylindrical steel tower stands 6.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 27 meters above sea level. Its structure is a square cylindrical skeletal tower, painted red with a broad white horizontal band that serves as a daymark. The lighthouse emits a single long white flash. Located near Meat Cove, Nova Scotia, this operational light has a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse marks Phantom Point, a key navigational feature off Cape St. Lawrence, guiding vessels through potentially challenging waters with its distinctive daymark and light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
white 12s
Light Color
white
Interval
12s
Raw Code
L.Fl.W
Focal Height
27m
Geographic Range
14.7NM

Location

City
Meat Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point), Canada
Latitude
47.0416°
Longitude
-60.5985°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ingonish(23.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H0874
NGA No.
8832
ARLHS No.
CAN-1368

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red with a broad white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a broad white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Dingwall at 10.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Ingonish (23.3 NM SSE), Chéticamp (30.8 NM SW), Neil's Harbour (47.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom 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 Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom Point) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape St. Lawrence (Phantom 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.