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Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse

A 14-meter skeletal tower, painted white with a single red vertical stripe, is located on South Wolf Island. It produces a white light with a 6-second cycle, visible at a focal height of 88 meters. The light's reach extends to 23.6 nautical miles. The tower is about 40 kilometers southeast of the Hamilton Inlet opening. Visitors can access the site, but the tower structure remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the approach to Hamilton Inlet, a significant waterway in southern Labrador.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
88m
Geographic Range
23.6NM

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
South Wolf Island Lighthouse is situated on the northeastern coast of South Wolf Island, approximately 40 km southeast of the entrance to Hamilton Inlet, a nearly 150 km long fjord-like inlet in southern Labrador. The inlet's western half forms Lake Melville and leads to Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This light serves as a crucial landfall marker for vessels approaching Hamilton Inlet.
Latitude
53.6854°
Longitude
-55.9016°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Cartwright(40.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H0081
NGA No.
0920

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white with a red vertical stripe

Structure: skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 1 nearby port. The closest is Cartwright at 40.2 NM to the W. Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses 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 Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hamilton Inlet Lighthouses 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.