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Devil's Island Lighthouse

L Red 6s🇨🇦Halifax Regional Municipality, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Devil's Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Devil's Island (Devil's Island East)

Established in 1877, the Devil's Island Lighthouse stands on an island off Hartlen Point, marking the eastern approach to Halifax Harbour. The structure is an octagonal wooden tower, painted white, standing 14 meters tall. Its original lantern was removed in 1978, with the light then displayed from a mast atop the tower. By early 2009, the light was removed from the original tower and moved to a 6.5-meter square skeletal tower. Local residents protested its removal and petitioned the Coast Guard. The site remains open to the public, though the original tower is closed.

Why it matters: The original 1877 octagonal wood tower represents a distinct architectural style for coastal aids. Its continued recognition by local residents, who actively protested its deactivation, underscores its enduring cultural significance to the community.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L Red 6s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
Red
Interval
6s
Raw Code
L Fl R 6s

Construction & History

Year Built
1877

Significant events: lantern was removed in 1978, light was displayed from a short mast atop the tower, light was removed from the tower early in 2009, local residents protested its removal and petitioned the Coast Guard, light was moved to a 6.5 m square skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: octagonal wood tower, painted white; the lantern was removed in 1978, and the light was then displayed from a short mast atop the tower

Location

City
Halifax Regional Municipality
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
on an island off Hartlen Point marking the eastern approach to Halifax Harbour
Latitude
44.5810°
Longitude
-63.4579°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Halifax(7.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H3596
NGA No.
9892
ARLHS No.
CAN-158
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Devil's Island Lighthouse at night?+
Devil's Island displays the characteristic L Red 6s. 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 Devil's Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Devil's Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Halifax at 6.8 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Minesville (7.3 NM NNE), Bald Rock (8.3 NM SW), Bedford (12.6 NM NW), Prospect (15.5 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Devil's Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Devil's 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 Devil's Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Devil's 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.