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English Harbour West Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦St. Jacques - Coomb's Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About English Harbour West Lighthouse

This square skeletal mast, standing 4 meters tall, displays a red and white horizontal banded daymark. It supports a red light that flashes once every 4 seconds. The focal height of the light is 14 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.6 nautical miles. Constructed of steel, the tower features red and white horizontal bands. The lighthouse marks the entrance to the harbour of its namesake community. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light aids local fishing boats and small coastal vessels in safely navigating the harbour entrance and avoiding potential hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Location

City
St. Jacques - Coomb's Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
English Harbour West, Canada
Latitude
47.4556°
Longitude
-55.4915°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Harbour Breton(12.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H0302
NGA No.
2296

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red and white horizontal bands
Material
steel

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify English Harbour West Lighthouse at night?+
English Harbour West displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does English Harbour West Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
English Harbour West Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Harbour Breton at 14 NM to the W. Other ports served include Marystown (21.8 NM SE), Grand Bank (24.4 NM SSW), Fortune (27.2 NM SSW), Burin (27.4 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is English Harbour West Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, English Harbour West 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 English Harbour West Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near English Harbour West 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.