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Owl'S Head Lighthouse

Fl white 6s🇨🇦Eastern Nova Scotia, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Owl'S Head Lighthouse

The Owl's Head Lighthouse is a square latticed mast structure standing 26 meters tall. It features a white tower topped with a red and white rectangular daymark. The light itself emits a white flash. The station, located in Eastern Nova Scotia, has a geographic range of 8 nautical miles. The lighthouse is currently not operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl white 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
white
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Geographic Range
8NM

Location

City
Eastern Nova Scotia
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
44.7208°
Longitude
-62.8002°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
26m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white

Structure: Square latticed mast, red and white rectangular daymark; 33

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H3566
NGA No.
9824
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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 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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. 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?+
Owl'S Head Lighthouse is currently listed as inactive. It may have been decommissioned, replaced by a different navigation aid, or temporarily taken out of service. Mariners should check the latest Notices to Mariners for current status.
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.