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Jerome Point Lighthouse

F Red🇨🇦St. Peter's, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Jerome Point Lighthouse

Also known as: Jerome Point (St. Peter's Bay)

Jerome Point Lighthouse stands on the east side of the St. Peter's Canal entrance from St. Peter's Bay. The station was established in 1883, with the current navigational aid first lit in 1956. The structure is a 10.5-meter square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with a red lantern. Its focal height reaches 15.5 meters, casting a continuous red light visible for 12 nautical miles. A modern keeper's house, also constructed in 1956, was built adjacent to the tower. The lighthouse is now managed by Battery Provincial Park.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels entering St. Peter's Canal from St. Peter's Bay, ensuring safe transit into this waterway connecting to the Bras d'Or Lake system.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Red
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Red
Raw Code
F R
Focal Height
15.5m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1956
First Lit
1883

Significant events: station established 1883, modern keeper's house built 1956

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Arichat(10.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H3380
ARLHS No.
CAN-255

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern is red

Location

City
St. Peter's
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
east side of the entrance to St. Peter's Canal from St. Peter's Bay in St. Peter's
Latitude
45.6483°
Longitude
-60.8728°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Jerome Point Lighthouse at night?+
Jerome Point displays the characteristic F Red. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Jerome Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Jerome Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Peters at 0.3 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Arichat (10 NM SW), Canso (19.7 NM SSW), Port Hawkesbury (20.8 NM W), Point Tupper (20.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Jerome Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Jerome Point 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 Jerome Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Jerome Point 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.