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Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse

Fl Green 4s🇨🇦Fishermans Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: #Fisherman's Harbour

The Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse was a square pyramidal wooden tower built in 1905. Standing 7.5 meters tall with a focal height of 7 meters, it was painted white with a red lantern. It displayed a single green flash every 4 seconds and had a geographic range of 9.3 nautical miles. The lighthouse was situated on a sand spit off the waterfront in Fishermans Harbour, Nova Scotia. It guided mariners for over a century before its demolition in 2011, after which a skeletal mast replaced it.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's controversial demolition in 2011 led the Canadian Coast Guard to change its policy, favoring the replacement of small historic lighthouses with composite replicas.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl G 4s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
9.3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1905

Significant events: Demolished in 2011, Inactive since 2011

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern is red

Location

City
Fishermans Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
sand spit off the waterfront in Fisherman's Harbour
Latitude
45.1117°
Longitude
-61.6786°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Country Harbour(1.3 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Fisherman's Harbour displays the characteristic Fl Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Country Harbour at 6.5 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Stormont (6.7 NM NNW), Guysborough (18.8 NM NNE), Canso (31.6 NM ENE), Point Tupper (32.1 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fisherman's Harbour 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 Fisherman's Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fisherman's Harbour 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.