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Squarry Island Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Bonavista, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Squarry Island Lighthouse

Also known as: Bonavista

The Squarry Island Lighthouse is a 5-meter tall, square skeletal metal tower with red and white horizontal bands. Its focal height is 6 meters, and it emits a white light, flashing once every 10 seconds. This structure, featuring a slated daymark also painted with red and white bands, has a geographic range of 4 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. Located off the coast near Bonavista, this light is positioned in the sea region of Squarry Island.

Why it matters: This lighthouse provided a necessary visual reference point for vessels navigating the coastal approaches to Bonavista, an area known for its maritime activity. Its distinct square skeletal design and banded daymark offered a unique visual signature for identification during daylight hours.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
6m
Light Range
16NM (29.6 km)
Geographic Range
4NM

Location

City
Bonavista
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
Squarry Island, Bonavista, Canada
Latitude
48.7015°
Longitude
-53.0853°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Catalina(11.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H0537
NGA No.
1632
ARLHS No.
CAN-093

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a slated daymark painted with red and white horizontal bands

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Squarry Island Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 6 meters and a nominal range of 16 nautical miles (approximately 29.6 km), Squarry Island is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Squarry Island Lighthouse at night?+
Squarry Island displays the characteristic Fl White 10s. 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 Squarry Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Squarry Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 4 nearby ports. The closest is Catalina at 11.1 NM to the S. Other ports served include Burnside (28.3 NM W), Hants Harbour (41.8 NM S), Clarenville (48.3 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Squarry Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Squarry 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 Squarry Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Squarry 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.