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Liscomb Island Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Liscomb, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Liscomb Island Lighthouse

Built in 1921, the Liscomb Island Lighthouse is a white, octagonal concrete structure that measures 14 meters in height. Its lantern and gallery, painted red, sit atop the main white tower. The light's focal plane is 21.5 meters above water. Located on Cranberry Point, the southwest edge of Liscomb Island, it serves as a marker for the entry to Liscomb Harbour. The light cycles through a white flash every 10 seconds, visible for 13.5 nautical miles. The keeper's dwellings were taken down in 1986. Visitors can reach the site by boat, but entry into the tower is not permitted.

Why it matters: This functioning lighthouse provides navigation aid for ships entering Liscomb Harbour, assisting local fishing operations and pleasure craft along the Nova Scotia shoreline.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
21.5m
Geographic Range
13.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1921

Significant events: keeper's houses demolished in 1986

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete

Structure: octagonal concrete tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern painted red

Location

City
Liscomb
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located on Cranberry Point, on the southwest side of Liscomb Island, marking the entrance to Liscomb Harbour.
Latitude
44.9877°
Longitude
-61.9666°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Country Harbour(14.9 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-277
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Liscomb Island Lighthouse at night?+
Liscomb Island displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Liscomb Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Liscomb Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stormont at 16.9 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Country Harbour (17.4 NM NE), Beaver Harbour (18.7 NM WSW), Sheet Harbour (24.3 NM W), Guysborough (31.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Liscomb Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Liscomb 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 Liscomb Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Liscomb 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.