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Collingwood Sector Lighthouse

Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s🇨🇦Collingwood, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Collingwood Sector Lighthouse

A 13-meter cylindrical tower in Collingwood Harbour, Ontario, displays a white vertical stripe on its exterior. The focal height of the light is 13 meters. It provides a light signal that includes three white occulting flashes followed by a red or green signal, repeating every 10 seconds. This light has a visibility range of 11.3 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the harbour entrance for Collingwood. Its specific light characteristic helps vessels identify safe passage and avoid navigational dangers within the port area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
3 flashes
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Oc(3) WGR 10s
Focal Height
13m
Geographic Range
11.3NM

Location

City
Collingwood
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Collingwood Harbour
Latitude
44.5049°
Longitude
-80.2257°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
White with an orange vertical stripe

Structure: round cylindrical tower carrying a daymark colored white with an orange vertical stripe

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Collingwood(0.8 km)
USCG No.
I-853
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Collingwood Sector Lighthouse at night?+
Collingwood Sector displays the characteristic Oc (3) White/Red/Green 10s — 3 white/red/green flashes every 10 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. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Collingwood Sector Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Collingwood Sector Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Collingwood at 0.4 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Thornbury (10 NM WNW), Meaford (17 NM WNW), Midland (19.8 NM NE), Penetanguishene (20.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Collingwood Sector Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Collingwood Sector 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 Collingwood Sector Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Collingwood Sector 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.