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Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse

Fl R 4s🇨🇦Southern New Brunswick, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse

This red, hexagonal concrete tower stands 13 meters tall and is topped with a red section. The light emits a red signal with a flashing characteristic. It has a focal height of 13.5 meters. The lighthouse provides a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. The structure itself is designated as number 33 in its listing. It is operational and located in Southern New Brunswick.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
13.5m
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Southern New Brunswick
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.2572°
Longitude
-66.0449°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13m
Tower Shape
hexagonal
Tower Color
red
Material
concrete

Structure: White hexagonal tower, red top; 33

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H4083
NGA No.
11112
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse at night?+
Courtenay Bay Breakwater displays the characteristic Fl R 4s — 1 red flash every 4 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-John at 1.1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Canaport (4.3 NM SE), Jemseg (33.7 NM N), Blacks Harbour (34.2 NM WSW), Digby (40.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Courtenay Bay Breakwater 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 Courtenay Bay Breakwater Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Courtenay Bay Breakwater 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.