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Meteghan Breakwater Lighthouse

🇨🇦Meteghan, CAOperational

This square skeletal tower, standing 5 meters tall, is located on the Meteghan Breakwater. The upper half of the structure is painted with a red band above a white band, serving as a daymark. The light itself emits a white flash every 3 seconds. The site is open to the public, but the tower is closed. It is situated 0.2 kilometers from the nearest port, Meteghan, in Nova Scotia, Canada. The lighthouse guides mariners into the harbor of Meteghan, a community on St. Mary's Bay.

Why it matters: This light provides a clear marker for safe entry and exit into Meteghan's harbor, supporting local fishing fleets and recreational boaters.

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with a red band above a white band

Structure: square skeletal tower; the upper half of the tower carries a slatted daymark painted with a red band above a white band

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
City
Meteghan
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located on the Meteghan Breakwater in Canada.
Latitude
44.1942°
Longitude
-66.1666°
Nearest Port
Meteghan(0.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H3851
NGA No.
10804
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Which ports and harbors does Meteghan Breakwater Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Meteghan Breakwater Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Weymouth at 16.3 NM to the NNE. Other ports served include Yarmouth (21.9 NM S), Digby (30.6 NM NE), Lower Argyle (31.2 NM SSE), Lower east pubnico (39 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Meteghan Breakwater Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Meteghan Breakwater 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.
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