Fanjoys Point Lighthouse

🇨🇦Waterborough Parish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fanjoys Point Lighthouse

This cylindrical fiberglass tower was built in 1971. It stands 7.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 12 meters above sea level. The structure is painted white and features a red band encircling the upper section. Its geographic range extends to 11 nautical miles, providing a clear signal to mariners. This modern lighthouse aids vessels navigating the waters near Fanjoys Point.

Why it matters: Its ongoing operation ensures continuous and reliable navigation for all vessels in its vicinity, guiding local shipping and recreational craft.

Light & Optic

Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1971

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint John(39.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-174

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top
Material
fiberglass

Structure: cylindrical fiberglass tower, white with a red band at the top

Location

City
Waterborough Parish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
New Brunswick
Latitude
45.9078°
Longitude
-66.0228°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Fanjoys Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Fanjoys Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jemseg at 6.4 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Minto (10.7 NM N), Fredericton (26.3 NM W), Saint-John (38.5 NM S), Canaport (42.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Fanjoys Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Fanjoys Point 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 Fanjoys Point Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Fanjoys Point 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.

What is the Fanjoys Point lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Waterborough Parish, Canada. Mariners identify it by its light characteristic — the pattern, colour and timing of its flashes — which is unique among the lights in its area, so a bearing on it fixes a vessel’s position without instruments.