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Sambro Harbour Lighthouse

F Green 8s🇨🇦Sambro, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sambro Harbour Lighthouse

Also known as: Sambro Harbour (Bull Point)

A square pyramidal vinyl-clad tower, painted white with a red band at the top, stands 10 meters tall. The focal height of its light is 10.5 meters, casting a green beam with a single flash characteristic. This structure, built in 2016, replaced a similar wooden tower and continues the maritime safety tradition established in 1899. The original lantern was removed from the station in 1971. Located at the end of Bull Point Road, the site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This lighthouse guides vessels into Sambro Harbour, a primary hub for the region's maritime industry, helping them avoid coastal hazards.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 8s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
10.5m
Geographic Range
10.5NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2016
First Lit
1899

Significant events: original lantern was removed in 1971, new lighthouse replaced a similar wood tower

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
10m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top

Structure: square pyramidal vinyl-clad tower with lantern and gallery, colored white with a red band at the top

Location

City
Sambro
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located at the end of Bull Point Road, off NS 349 in Sambro
Latitude
44.4750°
Longitude
-63.5959°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Halifax(11.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H3644
NGA No.
9980
ARLHS No.
CAN-441
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sambro Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Sambro Harbour displays the characteristic F Green 8s. 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 Sambro Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sambro Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Bald Rock at 1.3 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Prospect (8 NM W), Halifax (10.5 NM N), Bedford (15 NM NNW), Hacketts Cove (15.5 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sambro Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sambro Harbour 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 Sambro Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sambro Harbour 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.