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Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦Area A (Ocean Falls/Outer Coast), CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse

A square white skeletal tower, standing 8.5 meters tall on concrete footings, marks this location. Its focal height reaches 21 meters above sea level. The tower emits a white flash every six seconds, visible for a geographic range of 13.4 nautical miles. Constructed from concrete, the structure has a focal plane of 21 meters. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. Its nearest port is Port Hardy, 29 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This light is important for vessels navigating the complex waterways of Queen Charlotte Sound and the Bella Bella Area, helping to prevent groundings on the region's many hidden shoals and rocky outcrops.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
21m
Geographic Range
13.4NM

Location

City
Area A (Ocean Falls/Outer Coast)
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
British Columbia
Sea Region
Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area, Central Coast Regional District
Latitude
51.1636°
Longitude
-127.7871°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port Hardy(29.0 km)
Admiralty No.
G5656
NGA No.
12220

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: square white skeletal tower mounted on concrete footings

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses 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 Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Hardy at 29.1 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Coal Harbour (34.7 NM SSE), Namu (41.9 NM N), Port McNeill (43.5 NM SE), Alert Bay (47.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses 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 Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Central Coast Regional District (Queen Charlotte Sound and Bella Bella Area) Lighthouses 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.