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Old Perlican Lighthouse

Fl White 3s🇨🇦Old Perlican, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Old Perlican Lighthouse

Old Perlican is a square skeletal steel tower standing 7 meters tall, painted white with two red horizontal bands. It emits a single white flash every three seconds from a focal height of 38.5 meters, visible for 16.8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is located near the community of Old Perlican in Newfoundland and Labrador. This light is not open to the public and is situated about 10.2 kilometers from the nearest port at Hants Harbour.

Why it matters: The light aids local fishing fleets and other maritime traffic navigating the coastal waters around Old Perlican, helping them avoid hazards along the shoreline. Its operation supports economic activities tied to the sea in this historic fishing community.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 3s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
3s
Raw Code
Fl W 3s
Focal Height
38.5m
Geographic Range
16.8NM

Location

City
Old Perlican
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Latitude
48.0896°
Longitude
-53.0267°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hants Harbour(10.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H0502
NGA No.
1732
ARLHS No.
CAN-671

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with two red horizontal bands
Material
steel

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

Visiting

Open to public
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Old Perlican Lighthouse at night?+
Old Perlican displays the characteristic Fl White 3s. 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Old Perlican Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Old Perlican Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Hants Harbour at 10.6 NM to the WSW. Other ports served include Carbonear (23.2 NM SSW), Catalina (25.7 NM N), Harbour Grace (26 NM SSW), Portugal Cove (28.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Old Perlican Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Old Perlican 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 Old Perlican Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Old Perlican 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.