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Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Port Felix, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse

This square, skeletal steel tower stands 10 meters tall and was built in 1988. It displays a white light with a single white flash every 4 seconds. The tower is painted white and features two narrow horizontal red bands. A daymark colored red with a white horizontal band is attached to the structure. The focal height of the light is 10.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 10.5 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for local mariners navigating the waters around Hog Island and Port Felix, providing a white flash every 4 seconds to mark safe passage.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
10.5m
Geographic Range
10.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1988

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with two narrow horizontal red bands
Material
steel

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

Location

City
Port Felix
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Latitude
45.2290°
Longitude
-61.2197°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Canso(11.6 km)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse at night?+
Hog Island (Port Felix) 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 Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Canso at 11.2 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Guysborough (15.6 NM NW), Arichat (19.3 NM NNE), Country Harbour (21 NM W), Stormont (21.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Hog Island (Port Felix) 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 Hog Island (Port Felix) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Hog Island (Port Felix) 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.