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Ivory Island Lighthouse

Fl W 5s🇨🇦British Columbia, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ivory Island Lighthouse

Ivory Island Lightstation emits a white flash every 5 seconds from a focal height of 20 meters. This light has a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. It is situated at the junction of Seaforth Channel and Milbanke Sound, along the Inside Passage of British Columbia. The station was involved in the British Columbia Shore Station Oceanographic Program for 18 years, from 1937 to 1955.

Why it matters: From 1937 to 1955, Ivory Island Lightstation was part of an oceanographic program, daily collecting coastal water temperature and salinity measurements.

Background
Ivory Island Lightstation is located 14 miles northwest of Bella Bella on the junction of Seaforth Channel and Milbanke Sound on the Inside Passage of British Columbia. From 1937 to 1955, the Ivory Island lightstation was part of the British Columbia Shore Station Oceanographic Program, collecting coastal water temperature and salinity measurements for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans everyday for 18 years.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
16NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
G5713
NGA No.
12052
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Wikidata
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Location

City
British Columbia
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
52.2698°
Longitude
-128.4063°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ivory Island Lighthouse at night?+
Ivory Island displays the characteristic Fl W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Ivory Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ivory Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 3 nearby ports. The closest is Shearwater at 13.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Klemtu (20.2 NM NNW), Namu (31.6 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ivory Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ivory Island 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 Ivory Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ivory Island 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.