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Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse

LFl Green 12s🇨🇦Murphy Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse

This steel, triangular skeletal tower stands 6 meters tall on Wolfes Island. It displays a red color with a white horizontal band and has a focal height of 23 meters. The light emits a long green flash every 12 seconds. It is situated near Murphy Cove, Nova Scotia, within Ship Harbour. This structure carries a daymark and operates as an active aid to navigation, providing a geographic range of 13.8 nautical miles.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for guiding vessels safely into Ship Harbour, a key local waterway. Its distinctive daymark and active light provide continuous navigational assistance, ensuring safe passage for local maritime traffic.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
LFl Green 12s
Flash Type
Long Flash
Light Color
Green
Interval
12s
Raw Code
LFl G 12s
Focal Height
23m
Light Range
6NM (11.1 km)
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Location

City
Murphy Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Ship Harbour, Wolfes Island, Canada
Latitude
44.7488°
Longitude
-62.7569°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
skeletal
Tower Color
red with a white horizontal band
Material
steel

Structure: triangular skeletal tower carrying a daymark colored red with a white horizontal band

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sheet Harbour(10.6 km)
Admiralty No.
H3564
NGA No.
9820
ARLHS No.
CAN-1288
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 23 meters and a nominal range of 6 nautical miles (approximately 11.1 km), Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. As a shorter-range light, it primarily serves nearshore and coastal traffic.
How do mariners identify Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse at night?+
Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) displays the characteristic LFl Green 12s. 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 Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sheet Harbour at 14.6 NM to the NE. Other ports served include Musquodoboit Harbour (16.2 NM W), Beaver Harbour (17.9 NM ENE), Minesville (26.3 NM W), Halifax (35.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ship Harbour (Wolfes 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 Ship Harbour (Wolfes Island) Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ship Harbour (Wolfes 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.