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Port Bickerton Lighthouse

Iso W 8s🇨🇦Eastern Nova Scotia, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Port Bickerton Lighthouse

This square fiberglass tower stands 30 meters tall and displays a white light with a single flash every 3 seconds. Its focal plane is 20 meters above the water. The structure is painted white with a red section at its top. This light has a documented geographic range of 17 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Iso W 8s
Flash Type
Isophase
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 3s
Focal Height
20m
Geographic Range
17NM

Location

City
Eastern Nova Scotia
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.0903°
Longitude
-61.7011°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
30m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White square tower, red top; 30

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H3514
NGA No.
9684
Wikidata
Q28375780 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Bickerton Lighthouse at night?+
Port Bickerton displays the characteristic Iso W 8s — 1 white flash every 8 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 Port Bickerton Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Bickerton Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Country Harbour at 7.6 NM to the N. Other ports served include Stormont (7.7 NM N), Guysborough (20.4 NM NNE), Beaver Harbour (31.5 NM WSW), Canso (33 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Bickerton Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Port Bickerton 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 Port Bickerton Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Bickerton 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.