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Long Eddy Point Lighthouse

Fl R 8s🇺🇸Southern New Brunswick, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Long Eddy Point Lighthouse

This red tower stands 38.3 meters tall, with its focal plane at 38 meters above sea level. The light emits a single white flash with a geographic range of 14 nautical miles. The navigation station was initially established in 1874 solely as a fog alarm. The current structure, which includes the lighthouse, was constructed in 1966.

Why it matters: This building is a designated heritage lighthouse.

Background
The Long Eddy Point Lighthouse (also known as The Whistle) is a Canadian lighthouse on Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy. The navigation station was first established in 1874 as a fog alarm only and operated as such until 1966, when the present structure was built incorporating a lighthouse. The building has been designated a heritage lighthouse under Canada's Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
38m
Geographic Range
14NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
heritage lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H4166
NGA No.
11360
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Wikidata
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
38.3m
Tower Color
red

Location

City
Southern New Brunswick
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
44.7998°
Longitude
-66.7852°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Long Eddy Point Lighthouse at night?+
Long Eddy Point displays the characteristic Fl R 8s — 1 red flash every 8 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. The red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Long Eddy Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Long Eddy Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Grand Manan at 6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Lubec (9 NM WNW), Eastport (10.7 NM WNW), Deer Island (12.6 NM NW), Blacks Harbour (15.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Long Eddy Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Long Eddy 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 Long Eddy Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Long Eddy 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.