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Cranberry Island South Lighthouse

Fl W 15s🇨🇦Eastern Nova Scotia, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Cranberry Island South Lighthouse

Cranberry Island South is a square latticed tower standing 17 meters tall. It displays a white and red daymark. The light characteristic is a single white flash every 15 seconds. A foghorn provides one blast every 20 seconds, with a 2-second sound followed by 18 seconds of silence. The lighthouse has a focal height of 17 meters.

Why it matters: This lighthouse offers a geographic range of 21 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 15s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
15s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 15s
Focal Height
17m
Geographic Range
21NM

Location

City
Eastern Nova Scotia
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.3250°
Longitude
-60.9276°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red

Structure: Square latticed tower, red and white daymark. Horn: 1bl. ev. 20s (bl. 2s, si. 18s)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H3458
NGA No.
9540
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cranberry Island South Lighthouse at night?+
Cranberry Island South displays the characteristic Fl W 15s — 1 white flash every 15 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.
Which ports and harbors does Cranberry Island South Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cranberry Island South Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Canso at 3.1 NM to the W. Other ports served include Arichat (12.1 NM NNW), Saint-Peters (19.7 NM N), Guysborough (24.6 NM W), Point Tupper (24.8 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cranberry Island South Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cranberry Island South 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 Cranberry Island South Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cranberry Island South 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.