Gagetown Lighthouse

F G🇨🇦Southern New Brunswick, CAOperational

The Gagetown lighthouse is an operational aid on the coast. It emits a single green light. The focal height for this light is 12 meters above the water.

Characteristic Signature
F G
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Focal Height
12m
City
Southern New Brunswick
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.7687°
Longitude
-66.1402°
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify Gagetown Lighthouse at night?

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Gagetown displays the characteristic F G. 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 Gagetown Lighthouse guide vessels into?

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Gagetown Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Jemseg at 3.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Minto (19.1 NM N), Fredericton (23.9 NM WNW), Saint-John (30.3 NM S), Canaport (34.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.

Is Gagetown Lighthouse still active and maintained?

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Yes, Gagetown 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 Gagetown Lighthouse?

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You can track vessels near Gagetown 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 Gagetown lighthouse used for?

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It is a fixed navigational aid on the coast at Southern New Brunswick, CA. 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.