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Croucher Island Lighthouse

Fl White 12s🇨🇦Head of St. Margarets Bay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Croucher Island Lighthouse

A skeletal steel mast, 10.5 meters in height, supports the Croucher Island light. It carries a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band. The light emits a white flash every 12 seconds, with a focal height of 27.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.8 nautical miles. This navigational aid is located off Head of St. Margarets Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada, near Hacketts Cove. The structure is operational and serves as a navigational reference in this sea region.

Why it matters: This light guides mariners safely around Croucher Island, a point along the Canadian coast. Its white flash and distinct daymark aid local fishing fleets and recreational boaters navigating the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 12s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Fl W 12s
Focal Height
27.5m
Geographic Range
14.8NM

Location

City
Head of St. Margarets Bay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Croucher Island, Canada
Latitude
44.6397°
Longitude
-63.9580°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hacketts Cove(4.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H3664
ARLHS No.
CAN-898
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Croucher Island Lighthouse at night?+
Croucher Island displays the characteristic Fl White 12s. 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 color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Croucher Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Croucher Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Cleveland at 1.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Hacketts Cove (4.5 NM SSE), Bedford (12.6 NM ENE), Prospect (12.8 NM SE), Chester (13.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Croucher Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Croucher Island 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 Croucher Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Croucher Island 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.