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Owl's Head Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Southwest Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Owl's Head Lighthouse

This skeletal steel lighthouse stands 9.5 meters tall, painted red with a white horizontal band. It is situated near Southwest Cove, Nova Scotia, within Canadian coastal waters. The light emits a single white flash every four seconds from a focal height of 26 meters, visible for 14.5 nautical miles. This modern navigational aid features a skeletal mast topped with a daymark, reflecting a functional design for maritime safety. Its operational status confirms its continued role in assisting vessels.

Why it matters: The lighthouse provides a regular white flash every four seconds, aiding safe passage for mariners along the Canadian coast and near the port of Sheet Harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Southwest Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Canadian coastal waters
Latitude
44.7209°
Longitude
-62.8003°

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: skeletal mast carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sheet Harbour(13.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H3566
NGA No.
9824
ARLHS No.
CAN-1282
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Owl's Head Lighthouse at night?+
Owl's Head displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Owl's Head Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Owl's Head Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Musquodoboit Harbour at 14.7 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sheet Harbour (17.1 NM NE), Beaver Harbour (20.3 NM ENE), Minesville (24.3 NM W), Halifax (33.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Owl's Head Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Owl's Head 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 Owl's Head Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Owl's Head 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.