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Newcastle Creek Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦Canning Parish, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Newcastle Creek Lighthouse

Located on the upper Grand Lake in New Brunswick, the Newcastle Creek Lighthouse stands as a square tower measuring 4 meters tall with a focal height of 8 meters. Its white structure is accented with red trim, and it features a small lantern. The lighthouse emits a single red flash every four seconds, with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. This relatively recent addition to the waterway was established in the late 2010s to aid local navigation.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provides essential visual guidance for local boat traffic approaching and departing the quay at Newcastle Creek, enhancing safety on this section of the Grand Lake.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
Canning Parish
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
New Brunswick
Sea Region
Newcastle Creek on upper Grand Lake
Latitude
46.0563°
Longitude
-66.0054°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Saint John(48.3 km)
Admiralty No.
H4091.7.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
4m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with red trim

Structure: square tower, probably vinyl-clad, with a small lantern, colre white with red trim

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Newcastle Creek Lighthouse at night?+
Newcastle Creek 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 Newcastle Creek Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Newcastle Creek Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Minto at 3 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Jemseg (14.9 NM SSW), Fredericton (27.6 NM WSW), Saint-John (47.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Newcastle Creek Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Newcastle Creek 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 Newcastle Creek Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Newcastle Creek 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.