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Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse

F green🇨🇦Big Bras d'Or, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse

Built of wood in 1903, this square pyramidal tower stands 9.5 meters tall and supports a lantern and gallery. Painted white with a red vertical stripe marking the range line, its focal height reaches 16 meters. The light emits a green flash every 3 seconds, visible for 12.2 nautical miles. This structure functions as the front range light for vessels navigating the Great Bras d'Or, a large saltwater lake in Nova Scotia. It works in conjunction with a rear range light to guide ships along a specific course.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding vessels through the Great Bras d'Or channel near Noir Point, ensuring they maintain a safe course as dictated by its alignment with the rear light.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F green
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
green
Raw Code
F.G. 52
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1903

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Sydney(8.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H0782
NGA No.
8932
ARLHS No.
CAN-209

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red vertical stripe on the range line

Location

City
Big Bras d'Or
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located at Noir Point, this range front light guides vessels through the Great Bras d'Or, a large saltwater lake in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Latitude
46.2905°
Longitude
-60.4137°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front displays the characteristic F green. 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 Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Neil's Harbour at 6.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include North Sydney (8.1 NM ESE), Sydney (12.2 NM SE), Baddeck (18.7 NM SW), Glace Bay (19.3 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front 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 Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Front 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.