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Horse Chops (fog signal) Lighthouse

🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Horse Chops (fog signal) Lighthouse

This cylindrical tower, standing 10.5 meters tall, features a distinctive red and white spiral pattern. It is situated on Horse Chops, along the Canadian coast in Newfoundland and Labrador. The structure served as a fog signal station, designed to emit an auditory warning for mariners. Its location near Horse Chops indicates an area frequently affected by dense fog, necessitating aids beyond visual navigation. The nearest port, Catalina, is approximately 11.2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: The Horse Chops fog signal was essential for safe passage in its area, providing critical auditory guidance to vessels during periods of low visibility.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
in a red and white spiral pattern

Structure: round tower, painted in a red and white spiral pattern

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Catalina(11.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H0522
NGA No.
1692

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Horse Chops, Canadian coast
Latitude
48.3502°
Longitude
-53.2084°

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Horse Chops (fog signal) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Horse Chops (fog signal) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Catalina at 11.2 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Hants Harbour (20.2 NM S), Burnside (31.5 NM NW), Clarenville (32.6 NM WSW), Carbonear (37.1 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Horse Chops (fog signal) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Horse Chops (fog signal) 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 Horse Chops (fog signal) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Horse Chops (fog signal) 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.