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Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse

The lighthouse marking Hamilton Sound on South Change Island was first lit in 1901. The current structure, a 9.5-meter-tall square skeletal mast, was erected in 2014. It displays a white light with a single flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.6 nautical miles. The mast is adorned with a red daymark featuring a white horizontal band. The original lighthouse, a wooden pyramidal tower, was later demolished to make way for a skeletal tower. The station's site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels through Hamilton Sound, a waterway between Fogo Island and the Newfoundland mainland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2014
First Lit
1901

Significant events: Original lighthouse demolished, present light replaced previous skeletal tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Hamilton Sound, between Fogo Island and the mainland on the northeastern shoulder of Newfoundland, located at the southwestern tip of South Change Island.
Latitude
49.5697°
Longitude
-54.4078°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Seldom(9.4 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-836
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Change Islands at 5.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include Seldom (9.6 NM E), Fogo (10.1 NM NNE), Carmanville (13.4 NM SSE), Twillingate (14.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands 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 Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands 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.