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Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse

L Green 6s🇨🇦Victoria Beach, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse

A 7-meter steel skeletal tower, painted green with a white horizontal band, stands on the east side of the entrance to Digby Gut. Built in 2014, it replaced an earlier structure and is located opposite Prim Point, near Victoria Beach, Nova Scotia. The tower's focal height reaches 20 meters, and it emits a single green flash every 6 seconds, visible for 13.2 nautical miles. This post-mounted light is part of a 1-story rectangular fog signal building. Originally, a fog signal was established in 1915, with a navigational light added in 1963. The original building was demolished in 2014 and replaced by the current tower.

Why it matters: This light is essential for navigating the Digby Gut, a narrow strait with strong tidal currents and frequent fog, serving as the primary maritime entrance to the Annapolis Basin.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
L Green 6s
Flash Type
L
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
L Fl G 6s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
13.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1915
First Lit
1963

Significant events: Demolished in 2014, replaced by a 4 m (13 ft) square skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored green with a white horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Digby(3.7 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
green with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: post mounted at one end of a 1-story rectangular fog signal building

Location

City
Victoria Beach
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
East side of the entrance to Digby Gut, opposite Prim Point, in Canada.
Latitude
44.6881°
Longitude
-65.7601°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse at night?+
Digby Gut Fog Signal displays the characteristic L Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Digby at 4.3 NM to the S. Other ports served include Weymouth (18.4 NM SW), Canaport (32.2 NM NNW), Saint-John (37.1 NM NNW), Hibernia (39.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Digby Gut Fog Signal 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 Digby Gut Fog Signal Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Digby Gut Fog Signal 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.