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Cox Point Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦Waterborough Parish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cox Point Lighthouse

Built in 1971, the Cox Point lighthouse is a cylindrical concrete tower standing 7.5 meters tall. It features a red and white daymark and is mounted on a square pyramidal concrete base. The light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds, with a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. This structure is located in Waterborough Parish, New Brunswick, Canada, and is approximately 46 kilometers from the nearest port of Saint John. Its operational status confirms its role as a modern navigational aid.

Why it matters: The Cox Point lighthouse serves as a functional aid to navigation, providing a reliable visual reference for vessels in this area of the Canadian coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint John(46.0 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-907

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red and white
Material
concrete

Structure: skeletal tower surounded by a red and white daymark and mounted on a square pyramidal white concrete base

Location

City
Waterborough Parish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
New Brunswick
Latitude
46.0175°
Longitude
-65.9955°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cox Point Lighthouse at night?+
Cox Point displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Cox Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cox Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Minto at 4.9 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Jemseg (12.8 NM SSW), Fredericton (27.6 NM W), Saint-John (45.2 NM S), Canaport (49.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cox Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cox Point 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 Cox Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cox Point 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.