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Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse

Fl White 5s🇨🇦Wabana, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse

Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse is a skeletal tower standing 6.5 meters tall, with its light at a focal height of 26 meters. It emits a white flash every 5 seconds, visible for 14.5 nautical miles. The tower carries a daymark featuring horizontal bands of red and white. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Long Pond, 8.5 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse marks Salmon Cove Point, providing a visual reference for vessels navigating the Canadian coast. Its skeletal tower with horizontal banding offers a distinct daytime identifier.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 5s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl W 5s
Focal Height
26m
Geographic Range
14.5NM

Location

City
Wabana
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Salmon Cove Point, Canada
Latitude
47.6550°
Longitude
-52.9165°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Long Pond(8.5 km)
Admiralty No.
H0475
NGA No.
1796
ARLHS No.
CAN-673

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
white

Structure: skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse at night?+
Salmon Cove Point displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Portugal Cove at 3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Saint-John's (9.1 NM SE), Harbour Grace (13.6 NM W), Carbonear (14.3 NM WNW), Coley's Point (14.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Salmon Cove Point 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 Salmon Cove Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Salmon Cove Point 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.