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Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦Marie Joseph, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse

A square skeletal tower made of steel stands 6 meters tall on Thrumcap Island, off the coast of Marie-Joseph, Nova Scotia. The tower, which has a focal height of 12 meters, displays a red light with a single flash every 4 seconds. Its exterior is painted red with a single white horizontal band. This light has a geographic range of 11 nautical miles, providing visibility to vessels in the Atlantic Ocean. The site is open for visitors, but the tower itself is not accessible.

Why it matters: The red flash from this lighthouse serves as a specific warning for Thrumcap Island, a hazard in an area with rocky shores, ensuring safe passage for local fishing vessels and recreational boaters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
12m
Geographic Range
11NM

Location

City
Marie Joseph
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Thrumcap Island, off the coast of Marie-Joseph, Nova Scotia, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Latitude
44.9573°
Longitude
-62.0408°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Country Harbour(18.5 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1385

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse at night?+
Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) displays the characteristic Fl Red 4s. 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 Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Beaver Harbour at 15.2 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Stormont (20.3 NM NE), Country Harbour (20.8 NM NE), Sheet Harbour (21 NM W), Guysborough (35 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap 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 Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap Island) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Marie-Joseph (Thrumcap 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.