Ingonish Harbour (South Ingonish Harbour) Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Ingonish Harbour (South Ingonish Harbour) Lighthouse
A red cylindrical skeletal tower with a broad white horizontal band stands 5 meters tall, with a focal height of 7 meters. Constructed of steel, this structure serves as a daymark marking the entrance to Ingonish Harbour. Its geographic range extends to 9.3 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though access to the tower is restricted. The nearest port is Ingonish, located 3.4 kilometers away. This navigational aid is operational and is listed under NGA number 8900 and Admiralty number H0858.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for local fishing fleets and recreational boaters, providing safe passage into South Ingonish Harbour on Cape Breton Island and preventing groundings near the entrance.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 7m
- Geographic Range
- 9.3NM
Location
- City
- Ingonish Beach
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Nova Scotia
- Sea Region
- Ingonish Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, marking the entrance to South Ingonish Harbour
- Latitude
- 46.6342°
- Longitude
- -60.3890°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ingonish(3.4 km)
- Admiralty No.
- H0858.
- NGA No.
- 8900
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red with a broad white horizontal band
- Material
- steel
Structure: square cylindrical skeletal tower described as carrying a daymark colored red with a broad white horizontal band
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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