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North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse

Iso W 10s🇨🇦Eastern Prince Edward Island, CAOperational

A white pyramidal metal tower with a red top, standing 10 meters tall, was built in 1876. The lighthouse emits a white light, flashing once every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 13 nautical miles. Its focal height reaches 12.5 meters above sea level. The structure itself is described as a white pyramidal tower with a red top.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is a designated heritage place.

Background
The North Rustico Harbour Light is an active lighthouse on the central north coast of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The station was established in 1876 and the lighthouse itself was built in 1899. It is still active, and has a focal plane of 12.5 m (41 ft); and a yellow light, 5 seconds on, 5 seconds off. The tower itself is 10 m (34 ft) high with a square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery.
Characteristic Signature
Iso W 10s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 5s
Focal Height
12.5m
Geographic Range
13NM
Year Built
1876
Heritage Status
designated heritage place
Admiralty No.
H1141
NGA No.
7972
Wikidata
Q7056565
Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
pyramidal
Tower Color
white and red
Material
metal

Structure: White pyramidal tower, red top; 34

City
Eastern Prince Edward Island
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
46.4553°
Longitude
-63.2919°
Flag
Type
Name
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How do mariners identify North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
North Rustico Harbour displays the characteristic Iso W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 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.
Which ports and harbors does North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Charlottetown at 14.9 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Summerside (20.6 NM W), Borden (20.9 NM SW), Cape Tormentine (28 NM SW), Montague (32 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, North Rustico Harbour 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 North Rustico Harbour Lighthouse?+
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