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Long Point Lighthouse

Iso W 12s🇺🇸Southern New Brunswick, USOperational

Location & Light Range

About Long Point Lighthouse

The Long Point Lighthouse, constructed and first illuminated in 1966, stands as a white rectangular tower topped with red. Its structure reaches a height of 11 meters, with the light positioned at a focal height of 15.5 meters. This aid emits an isophase white light, meaning it has equal periods of light and darkness on a cycle of 6 seconds. The tower also houses a foghorn that sounds one blast every 20 seconds, with the blast lasting for 2 seconds followed by 18 seconds of silence. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 12s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
12s
Raw Code
Iso
Focal Height
15.5m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1966

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H4178
NGA No.
H 4178
Wikidata
Q33416380 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Color
white

Structure: White rectangular tower, red top; 36. Horn: 1bl. ev. 20s (bl. 2s, si. 18s)

Location

City
Southern New Brunswick
Country
🇺🇸US
Latitude
44.6139°
Longitude
-66.7099°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Long Point Lighthouse at night?+
Long Point displays the characteristic Iso W 12s — 1 white flash every 12 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 Long Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Long Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Grand Manan at 6.4 NM to the NW. Other ports served include Lubec (18.4 NM NW), Eastport (20.9 NM NW), SWF & SON INC. (21.6 NM W), Deer Island (23.8 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Long Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Long 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 Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Long 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.