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Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Hant's Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse

Jeans Head (New Perlican) lighthouse is a square skeletal tower standing 4.5 meters tall, painted white. It carries a daymark with horizontal red and white bands. The light emits a single white flash every 4 seconds from a focal height of 48.5 meters, with a geographic range of 18.4 nautical miles. This aid is located 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port of Hant's Harbour. The lighthouse site is open to visitors, though the tower itself is closed to the public. It is listed under the NGA number 1724 and Admiralty number H0506.

Why it matters: This light provides a reliable navigational reference for vessels entering Hant's Harbour and transiting the waters off the Avalon Peninsula, helping to avoid shoals in the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
48.5m
Geographic Range
18.4NM

Location

City
Hant's Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Latitude
48.0218°
Longitude
-53.2546°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hants Harbour(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H0506
NGA No.
1724
ARLHS No.
CAN-688

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

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

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse at night?+
Jeans Head (New Perlican) 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 Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hants Harbour at 0.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Carbonear (17.3 NM S), Harbour Grace (20.3 NM S), Spaniards Bay (24.4 NM S), Coley's Point (26.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jeans Head (New Perlican) 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 Jeans Head (New Perlican) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jeans Head (New Perlican) 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.