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Fort Point Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇦Trinity, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fort Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Fort Point (Admiral's Point)

This square pyramidal tower, standing 8 meters tall, was built in 2003 and is painted white with red trim. It features a lantern and gallery and emits a white flash every 5 seconds. The light's focal height reaches 24 meters, offering a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Catalina, located 14.1 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides navigational assistance for vessels traversing the Canadian coast.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
24m
Geographic Range
14.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2003

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Trinity
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Latitude
48.3648°
Longitude
-53.3471°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Catalina(14.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H0520
NGA No.
1696
ARLHS No.
CAN-746
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fort Point Lighthouse at night?+
Fort Point displays the characteristic Fl White 5s. 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 Fort Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fort Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Catalina at 13.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Hants Harbour (21.1 NM S), Burnside (27 NM NW), Clarenville (27.9 NM WSW), Bull Arm (38.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fort Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fort 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 Fort Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fort 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. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.