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Green Island Lighthouse

Fl W 10s🇵🇲Southeastern Newfoundland, PMOperational

Location & Light Range

About Green Island Lighthouse

Green Island Lighthouse is a quadrilateral latticed tower standing 6.7 meters tall. The structure is painted white and features a red and white rectangular daymark. It emits an isophase white light from a focal height of 45 meters. A foghorn is also part of the station, broadcasting one blast every 60 seconds, with the blast lasting 4 seconds.

Why it matters: This light has a geographic range of 15 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Iso
Focal Height
45m
Geographic Range
15NM

Location

City
Southeastern Newfoundland
Country
🇵🇲PM
Latitude
46.8800°
Longitude
-56.0853°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.7m
Tower Shape
quadrilateral
Tower Color
white

Structure: Quadrilateral latticed tower, red and white rectangular daymark; 23. Horn: 1bl. ev. 60s (bl. 4s, si

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0348
NGA No.
H.0348
Wikidata
Q29644690 →
OpenStreetMap
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Green Island Lighthouse at night?+
Green Island displays the characteristic Fl W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.
Which ports and harbors does Green Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Green Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Pierre at 6.9 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Fortune (15.2 NM NE), MIQUELON (17.9 NM NW), Grand Bank (18.1 NM NE), Saint-Lawrence (28.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Green Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Green Island 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 Green Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Green Island 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.