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Quaker Island Lighthouse

Fl Red 4s🇨🇦Chester Islands, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Quaker Island Lighthouse

This lighthouse stands on an uninhabited island at the north end of Mahone Bay, guiding vessels into Chester Harbour. The current cylindrical fiberglass tower, painted white with a red band at the top, was first lit in 1981. It stands 6 meters tall, with the light positioned at a focal height of 31 meters. The light emits a single red flash every 4 seconds, visible for 15.5 nautical miles. The station's history includes an earlier wooden tower with a keeper's house, built in 1883, which burned down in 1938 and was temporarily replaced by a skeletal tower.

Why it matters: The lighthouse is essential for vessels navigating the approach to Chester Harbour, marking the entrance and ensuring safe passage within Mahone Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Red 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl R 4s
Focal Height
31m
Geographic Range
15.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1981

Significant events: Original lighthouse burned in 1938, replaced by skeletal tower

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mahone Bay(6.9 km)
Admiralty No.
H3680
NGA No.
10120
ARLHS No.
CAN-422

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower, colored white with a red band at the top

Location

City
Chester Islands
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
off the entrance to Chester Harbour, at the north end of Mahone Bay
Latitude
44.5149°
Longitude
-64.2326°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Quaker Island Lighthouse at night?+
Quaker Island displays the characteristic Fl Red 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Quaker Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Quaker Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Chester at 1 NM to the N. Other ports served include Lunenburg (9.1 NM SSW), Cleveland (12.8 NM NE), Hacketts Cove (13.2 NM ENE), Pleasantville (13.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Quaker Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Quaker Island 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 Quaker Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Quaker Island 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.