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Garnish Lighthouse

Fl R 3s🇨🇦Southeastern Newfoundland, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Garnish Lighthouse

Built in 1885, this wooden, pyramidal tower stands 3 meters tall and has a focal height of 8 meters. The structure is painted white with red trim. Originally, it displayed a fixed red light. The lighthouse has been inactive since 1991. Its geographic range was 6 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F.R.
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1885

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0318
NGA No.
2264
ARLHS No.
CAN-685
Wikidata
Q33126608 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Location

City
Southeastern Newfoundland
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
47.2362°
Longitude
-55.3584°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Garnish Lighthouse at night?+
Garnish displays the characteristic Fl R 3s — 1 red flash every 3 seconds. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Garnish Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Garnish Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Marystown at 8.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Burin (13.3 NM SSE), Grand Bank (19.2 NM WSW), Saint-Lawrence (20.3 NM S), Fortune (21.9 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Garnish Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Garnish Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
How can I track vessels near Garnish Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Garnish 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.