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Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦Meaford, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse

This skeletal lighthouse, painted gray with white trim, stands 8 meters tall on Meaford's eastern harbor breakwater. It is mounted atop a 1-1/2 story brick building, with a focal height of 12.5 meters. The light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds, visible for 11.2 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Google's 2024 street view indicates the tower has been removed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides recreational boats and fishing vessels into Meaford's eastern harbor, helping mariners avoid shallow areas and the breakwater.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
11.2NM

Location

City
Meaford
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Meaford's eastern harbor breakwater
Latitude
44.6097°
Longitude
-80.5899°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Meaford(0.2 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
gray with white trim
Material
brick

Structure: short skeletal tower mounted on the roof of a 1-1/2 story brick building; Google's 2024 street view shows that this tower has been removed

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Meaford Municipality Lighthouses 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 Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Meaford at 0.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Thornbury (7 NM ESE), Owen Sound (14.8 NM W), Collingwood (16.6 NM ESE), Wiarton (24.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Meaford Municipality Lighthouses 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 Meaford Municipality Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Meaford Municipality Lighthouses 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.