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Pease Island Lighthouse

Fl W 6s🇨🇦Southern Nova Scotia, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pease Island Lighthouse

The Pease Island Lighthouse is a 16-meter tall white cylindrical tower topped with red. Its focal height is also 16 meters. The light characteristic is a white flash. The structure is equipped with a foghorn that emits two blasts every 60 seconds. The foghorn sequence includes a 3-second blast, followed by 3 seconds of silence, another 3-second blast, and then 51 seconds of silence before the cycle repeats.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl W 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
9NM

Location

City
Southern Nova Scotia
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
43.6283°
Longitude
-66.0266°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
16m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white

Structure: White cylindrical tower, red top; 36. Horn: 2bl. ev. 60s (bl. 3s, si. 3s, bl. 3s, si. 51s)

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H3806
NGA No.
10668
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pease Island Lighthouse at night?+
Pease Island displays the characteristic Fl W 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.
Which ports and harbors does Pease Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pease Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lower Argyle at 10.5 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Lower east pubnico (10.9 NM E), Yarmouth (12.9 NM NNW), Lower Woods Harbour (14.4 NM ESE), Shag harbour (16.2 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pease Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pease Island 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 Pease Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pease Island 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.