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Grandique Lighthouse

F Green 6s🇨🇦Martinique, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Grandique Lighthouse

Also known as: Grandique (Grand Dique) Point

Constructed in 1907, the Grandique Lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower measuring 8.5 meters in height, with its light positioned 9 meters above sea level. The tower is painted white and features a red lantern. It exhibits a single green flash. This structure marks the Lennox Passage, a waterway situated between Cape Breton Island and Isle Madame. The lighthouse is located on the shore at Grandique Point, within Lennox Passage Provincial Park, about 5 kilometers from Arichat.

Why it matters: The Grandique Lighthouse functions as a navigation aid for the Lennox Passage, a waterway used by regional maritime traffic.

Background
Grandique Point Lighthouse is an aid to navigation for Lennox Passage, which is the channel of water between the southern shore of Cape Breton Island and Isle Madame, Nova Scotia, Canada. The lighthouse is located on the beach at Grandique Point in Lennox Passage Provincial Park and is accessible by a gravel road within the provincial park. The site is open to the public, the tower is closed.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1907

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arichat(5.0 km)
Admiralty No.
H3392
NGA No.
110-9267
ARLHS No.
CAN-208
Wikipedia
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

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

Location

City
Martinique
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
45.5928°
Longitude
-61.0223°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Grandique Lighthouse at night?+
Grandique displays the characteristic F Green 6s. 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 Grandique Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Grandique Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Arichat at 4.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Saint-Peters (7.4 NM ENE), Port Hawkesbury (14.5 NM W), Point Tupper (14.5 NM W), Canso (15.6 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Grandique Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Grandique 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 Grandique Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Grandique 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.