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Shipwreck Point Lighthouse

Occ W 5s🇨🇦Eastern Prince Edward Island, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Shipwreck Point Lighthouse

Shipwreck Point is a white and red masonry tower standing 13.5 meters tall. Built and first lit in 1913, it features a lantern room at a focal height of 25.5 meters. The structure displays a red and white triangular daymark, point up, attached to a pipe swing pole. Its light characteristic is a single red flash every 4 seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 4 nautical miles and is operational.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 5s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
5s
Raw Code
Fl.R. period 4s
Focal Height
25.5m
Geographic Range
4NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1913

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H1170.4
NGA No.
8048
Wikidata
Q47088755 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
13.5m
Tower Shape
lantern
Tower Color
white and red
Material
masonry

Structure: Pipe swing pole, red and white triangle, point up daymark; 11

Location

City
Eastern Prince Edward Island
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
46.4700°
Longitude
-62.4217°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Shipwreck Point Lighthouse at night?+
Shipwreck Point displays the characteristic Occ W 5s — 1 white flash every 5 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.
Which ports and harbors does Shipwreck Point Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Shipwreck Point Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Souris at 10.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Georgetown (18.2 NM SSW), Montague (20.5 NM SSW), Beach Point (27.3 NM S), Charlottetown (32.7 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Shipwreck Point Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Shipwreck 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 Shipwreck Point Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Shipwreck 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.