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Fortune Head Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇦Fortune, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Fortune Head Lighthouse

The Fortune Head Lighthouse stands as a square pyramidal tower, painted white with red trim, measuring 9 meters tall. Its light, positioned at a focal height of 24 meters, emits a white flash every 5 seconds and has a geographic range of 14.1 nautical miles. Established in 1911, the current structure was built around 2002 and is located on a promontory 1.3 kilometers from Fortune, serving the nearby Ecological Reserve. The lighthouse site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This staffed station ensures safe passage for vessels near the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve and acts as its visitor center.

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
2002
First Lit
1911

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim

Structure: square pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery

Location

City
Fortune
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
on a promontory about 1.6 km (1 mi) west of Fortune, serving the Fortune Head Ecological Reserve
Latitude
47.0743°
Longitude
-55.8592°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Fortune(1.3 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1284
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Fortune Head Lighthouse at night?+
Fortune Head 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 Fortune Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Fortune Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fortune at 1.2 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Grand Bank (3.5 NM ENE), MIQUELON (20.9 NM W), Saint-Lawrence (21.5 NM ESE), Saint-Pierre (21.7 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Fortune Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Fortune Head 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 Fortune Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Fortune Head 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.