Cochin Lighthouse

Fl W🇨🇦Saskatchewan and Alberta, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Cochin Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands at a focal height of 48 meters. Its light is white, though the station is no longer operational. The structure is located in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
48m

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Location

City
Saskatchewan and Alberta
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
53.0863°
Longitude
-108.3463°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cochin Lighthouse at night?

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Cochin displays the characteristic Fl W. 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.

Is Cochin Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Cochin 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 Cochin Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Cochin 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.

What is the Cochin lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Saskatchewan and Alberta, CA. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.