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Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Dartmouth, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse

This cylindrical steel tower, standing 17.5 meters tall, is painted white with a single red vertical stripe. It carries a large trapezoidal slatted daymark. The structure serves as the rear light for the inner range within Halifax Harbour, located in Sinnot Hill Park, Dartmouth. Its focal plane is 38 meters above sea level, and it emits a white flash every 10 seconds, providing a geographic range of 16.7 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. It is situated just 0.8 kilometers from the nearest port.

Why it matters: This light functions as the rear marker of a critical range system, enabling mariners to precisely align their vessels for safe passage through the inner channels of Halifax Harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
16.7NM

Location

City
Dartmouth
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Halifax Harbour, marking the inner range rear in Sinnot Hill Park, Dartmouth.
Latitude
44.6666°
Longitude
-63.5737°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Halifax(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H3618.1
NGA No.
9948

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
17.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe
Material
steel

Structure: triangular cylindrical skeletal tower carrying a large trapezoidal slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Halifax at 1.1 NM to the SSW. Other ports served include Bedford (5.6 NM WNW), Minesville (8.9 NM E), Fall River (9.2 NM NNW), Bald Rock (12 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear 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 Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Halifax Harbour Inner Range Rear 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.