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Rose Blanche Lighthouse

Fl R 10s🇨🇦Northwestern Newfoundland, CAInactive

Location & Light Range

About Rose Blanche Lighthouse

This red tower stands 29 meters tall, with its focal plane at the same height. The lighthouse formerly displayed a single red flash. Its geographic range was 13 nautical miles. The structure is no longer operational. It is identified on charts with NGA list number H 0242.5 and Admiralty number H0242.5.

Why it matters: This registered heritage structure is located in Northwestern Newfoundland.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl R 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Red
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl
Focal Height
29m
Geographic Range
13NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
registered heritage structure

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0242.5
NGA No.
H 0242.5
Wikidata
Q28375472 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
29m
Tower Color
red

Structure: Tower

Location

City
Northwestern Newfoundland
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
47.6009°
Longitude
-58.6948°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Rose Blanche Lighthouse at night?+
Rose Blanche displays the characteristic Fl R 10s — 1 red flash every 10 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 red color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Rose Blanche Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Rose Blanche Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Channel-Port aux Basques at 18.5 NM to the W. Other ports served include Cape Ray (24.6 NM W), Robinsons (39.1 NM N), Burgeo (43 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Rose Blanche Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Rose Blanche 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 Rose Blanche Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Rose Blanche 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.