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Manuel Island Lighthouse

Fl R 3s🇨🇦Southeastern Newfoundland, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Manuel Island Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands as a 23-meter cylindrical fiberglass tower painted white with red bands. Its light emits a fixed red signal. The focal height of the light is 7 meters, and it has a geographic range of 4 nautical miles. The structure is identified under NGA list number 1668 and Admiralty number H0528.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
3s
Raw Code
F
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Southeastern Newfoundland
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
48.5112°
Longitude
-53.0672°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
23m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White cylindrical tower, red banded; 13

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0528
NGA No.
1668
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Manuel Island Lighthouse at night?+
Manuel Island displays the characteristic Fl R 3s — 1 red flash every 3 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 Manuel Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Manuel Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Catalina at 0.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Hants Harbour (30.7 NM SSW), Burnside (31.2 NM WNW), Clarenville (41.9 NM WSW), Carbonear (47.3 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Manuel Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Manuel 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 Manuel Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Manuel 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.