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Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

F White🇨🇦Bay View, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

The Pictou Harbour Range Front light is a square pyramidal wood tower, standing 7 meters tall and built in 1896. Painted white, it features a fluorescent red vertical stripe that aligns with the range line. The light itself is white and emits a single flash. Established in 1889, the range lights were moved in 1909 to ensure their continued effectiveness for guiding vessels. The tower's focal height is 8 meters, and it has a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding ships along the precise course required for safe entry into Pictou Harbour, working in conjunction with its rear counterpart.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F White
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Raw Code
F W
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1896

Significant events: The range lights were relocated in 1909

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Pictou(1.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H1256
NGA No.
8620
ARLHS No.
CAN-608

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a fluorescent red vertical stripe on the range line
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower, painted white with a fluorescent red vertical stripe on the range line

Location

City
Bay View
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
north side of the entrance to Pictou Harbour
Latitude
45.6884°
Longitude
-62.6787°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Pictou Harbour Range Front displays the characteristic F White. 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 Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Pictou at 2.1 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Merigomish (11.8 NM ESE), Beach Point (21.3 NM NNE), Montague (28.7 NM N), Georgetown (29.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pictou Harbour Range Front 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 Pictou Harbour Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pictou Harbour Range Front 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.