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Pointe Plate Lighthouse

Fl WR 4s🇵🇲St. Pierre and Miquelon, PMOperational

Location & Light Range

About Pointe Plate Lighthouse

The Pointe Plate lighthouse stands 20 meters tall, constructed from white concrete and distinguished by red banding. Its light characteristic is a white flash every 4 seconds, with both white and red light emissions. The focal height reaches 48 meters above sea level, providing a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. This structure was built and began operation in 1899. The lighthouse is made of concrete and displays a white and red color scheme.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is classified as a historical monument in St. Pierre and Miquelon.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl WR 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
WR
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.W.R. period 4s
Focal Height
48m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1899
Heritage Status
classified historical monument

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0330
NGA No.
2208
Wikidata
Q22980948 →

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White concrete tower, red banded; 20

Location

City
St. Pierre and Miquelon
Country
🇵🇲PM
Latitude
46.8223°
Longitude
-56.4024°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Pointe Plate Lighthouse at night?+
Pointe Plate displays the characteristic Fl WR 4s — 1 wr flash every 4 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 wr color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Pointe Plate Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Pointe Plate Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-Pierre at 9.9 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include MIQUELON (17.2 NM N), Fortune (27.6 NM ENE), Grand Bank (30.4 NM ENE), Saint-Lawrence (41.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Pointe Plate Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Pointe Plate 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 Pointe Plate Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Pointe Plate 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.