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Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse

Oc Green 4s🇨🇦CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse

Constructed in 1905, this lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower painted white, topped with a green lantern and gallery. It stands 8.5 meters tall, with its light positioned 11 meters above the water. The structure guides vessels on Lake Erie, offering a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. Its light emits an occulting green signal every 4 seconds. Originally built to replace a lighthouse destroyed by fire in 1848, this current tower required repairs after a lightning strike in 1981. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: Designated an Ontario Heritage site in May 2016, this lighthouse preserves a link to the region's maritime history.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc Green 4s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
Green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Oc G 4s
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
10.7NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1905
Heritage Status
Ontario Heritage site 2016

Significant events: original lighthouse burned in 1848, replaced in 1849, repaired after lightning damage in 1981, ownership transferred to Norfolk County in April 2015, designated an Ontario Heritage site in May 2016

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
8.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and gallery, painted white; lantern and gallery are green

Location

Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
Located on the west pier at the foot of Harbour Street in downtown Port Dover, guiding vessels on Lake Erie
Latitude
42.7821°
Longitude
-80.2012°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Port dover(0.1 km)
USCG No.
I-0571
ARLHS No.
CAN-616
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse at night?+
Port Dover West Pier displays the characteristic Oc Green 4s. 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Port Dover at 0.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Nanticoke (6.5 NM E), OLD CUT LTD. (14.5 NM SW), Hamilton (32 NM NNE), Lowbanks (32.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Dover West Pier 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 Port Dover West Pier Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Dover West Pier 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.