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Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Sand Point, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse

This skeletal tower, built in 2003, stands 19 meters tall and carries a trapezoidal slatted daymark painted blue with a red vertical stripe. Its focal height reaches 26.5 meters, emitting a white light with a single flash every 4 seconds. Located about 500 meters south of its predecessor, it functions as the rear light of a range system. This structure replaced the historic Eddy Point lighthouse, continuing its role in maritime guidance. The tower's design is a triangular skeletal frame supporting the daymark.

Why it matters: This light is essential for eastbound vessels leaving the Strait of Canso, providing critical alignment to navigate the channel safely.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
26.5m
Geographic Range
14.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

Significant events: replaced the historic Eddy Point lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Point Tupper(7.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H3421.1
NGA No.
9420

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
blue with a red vertical stripe

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying a trapezoidal slatted daymark painted blue with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
Sand Point
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
guides eastbound vessels leaving the Strait of Canso, located about 500 m south of the former Eddy Point lighthouse
Latitude
45.5183°
Longitude
-61.2486°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Eddy Point Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Point Tupper at 7 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Port Hawkesbury (7.7 NM NW), Arichat (9.8 NM E), Aulds Cove (10.9 NM NW), Guysborough (12.8 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Eddy Point Range Rear 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 Eddy Point Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Eddy Point Range Rear 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.