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Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦Fox Cove-Mortier, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse

This square skeletal steel tower stands 4 meters tall and carries a red daymark with a white horizontal band. Its light is positioned 97.5 meters above sea level, emitting a white flash every 6 seconds, and is visible for 24.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located on Burin Island, near Fox Cove-Mortier in Newfoundland and Labrador. While the site is open to visitors, the tower itself is closed to the public. Its nearest port is Marystown, 4.7 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Dodding Head Lighthouse aids navigation around the headland of Burin Island, guiding local fishing fleets and coastal shipping through potentially hazardous waters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
97.5m
Geographic Range
24.6NM

Location

City
Fox Cove-Mortier
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Dodding Head (Burin Island)
Latitude
47.1061°
Longitude
-55.0726°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Marystown(4.7 km)
Admiralty No.
H0368
NGA No.
2108
ARLHS No.
CAN-691

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse at night?+
Dodding Head (Burin Island) displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Marystown at 5.3 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Burin (5.6 NM SW), Saint-Lawrence (18.2 NM SW), Grand Bank (29 NM W), Fortune (31.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Dodding Head (Burin 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 Dodding Head (Burin Island) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Dodding Head (Burin 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.