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St. Jacques Island Lighthouse

Occ W 6s🇨🇦Northwestern Newfoundland, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. Jacques Island Lighthouse

The St. Jacques Island Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical fiberglass tower that stands 33 meters tall. Its light has a focal height of 40 meters, emitting a white flash every 6 seconds. This light provides a geographic range of 16 nautical miles. A foghorn is also present, situated on the structure. This foghorn emits a single 3-second blast every 30 seconds, directed towards 270 degrees.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is designated as a heritage lighthouse.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ W 6s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl.W. period 6s
Focal Height
40m
Geographic Range
16NM

Construction & History

Heritage Status
heritage lighthouse

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0304
NGA No.
2292
Wikidata
Q44452420 →
OpenStreetMap
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Tower & Structure

Tower Height
33m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
fiberglass

Structure: White cylindrical tower; 33. Horn: 1bl. ev. 30s (bl. 3s, si. 27s) Horn points 270°

Location

City
Northwestern Newfoundland
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
47.4739°
Longitude
-55.4102°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. Jacques Island Lighthouse at night?+
St. Jacques Island displays the characteristic Occ W 6s — 1 white flash every 6 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 St. Jacques Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Jacques Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Harbour Breton at 17.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Marystown (20.9 NM SSE), Burin (27.1 NM SSE), Grand Bank (27.1 NM SW), Fortune (29.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Jacques Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. Jacques 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 St. Jacques Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. Jacques 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.