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Cape St. Mary'S Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇨🇦Southeastern Newfoundland, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cape St. Mary'S Lighthouse

This white, octagonal tower stands 118.9 meters tall in Southeastern Newfoundland. It emits a white flashing light visible for 21 nautical miles. When fog obscures the light, a horn sounds a single blast lasting 3 seconds every 30 seconds. The foghorn is directed on a bearing of 220 degrees.

Why it matters: This structure is designated as a heritage lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
96m
Geographic Range
21NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
heritage lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0432
NGA No.
H 0432
Wikidata
Q28375875 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
118.9m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white

Structure: White octagonal tower; 39. Horn: 1bl. ev. 30s (bl. 3s, si. 27s) Horn points 220° CANADA-NEWFOUNDLAND

Location

City
Southeastern Newfoundland
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
46.8223°
Longitude
-54.1956°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cape St. Mary'S Lighthouse at night?+
Cape St. Mary'S displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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 St. Mary'S Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cape St. Mary'S Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Marys at 25.8 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Saint-Shotts (27 NM ESE), Argentia (29.8 NM NNE), Trepassey (34.2 NM E), Long Harbour (40.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cape St. Mary'S Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cape St. Mary'S 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. Mary'S Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cape St. Mary'S 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.