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Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse

Fl Red 5s🇨🇦East Port L'Hebert, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse

The Port Hébert lighthouse consists of a square skeleton mast, 6.5 meters tall, constructed from steel. It carries a daymark painted red with a white horizontal band. The light emits a red flash every 5 seconds, with a geographic range of 9.7 nautical miles. Its focal height is 8 meters above sea level. The site is accessible to the public, but the tower itself is closed.

Why it matters: This light serves as a critical reference point, guiding local fishing fleets and recreational craft safely into Port Hébert and preventing groundings on submerged hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl R 5s
Focal Height
8m
Geographic Range
9.7NM

Location

City
East Port L'Hebert
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert), Canada
Latitude
43.8128°
Longitude
-64.9252°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lockeport(10.5 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-1387

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: square skeleton mast carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse at night?+
Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) displays the characteristic Fl Red 5s. 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lockeport at 10.7 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Brooklyn (17.8 NM NE), Liverpool (17.8 NM NE), Shelburne (19 NM WSW), Port Medway (24.3 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) 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 Hébert (Port l'Hébert) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Port Hébert (Port l'Hébert) 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.