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Carter Island Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦Osborne Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Carter Island Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower stands 9 meters tall, with its focal plane at 16.5 meters. It displays a white light with a single white flash every 6 seconds. The tower is painted white, distinguished by two narrow horizontal red bands. The current structure was built in 1982, replacing earlier lights that date back to 1872. It is situated on an island within Lockeport Harbour, with the nearest port of Lockeport being 0.5 kilometers away. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for safe navigation into Lockeport Harbour, guiding vessels into the port.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
16.5m
Geographic Range
12.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1982
First Lit
1872

Significant events: Station established 1872, original square wood tower replaced by 1930 lighthouse, current structure built 1982

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with two narrow horizontal red bands
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower, painted white with two narrow horizontal red bands

Location

City
Osborne Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located on an island in Lockeport Harbour
Latitude
43.7054°
Longitude
-65.1011°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lockeport(0.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H3753
NGA No.
10348
ARLHS No.
CAN-121
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Carter Island Lighthouse at night?+
Carter Island displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Carter Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Carter Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lockeport at 0.7 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Shelburne (10.1 NM W), Barrington (21.9 NM WSW), Stoney Island (24.8 NM SW), Brooklyn (27.7 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Carter Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Carter 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 Carter Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Carter 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.