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St. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

F Green 6s🇨🇦St. John's, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

First lit in 1902, this square concrete skeletal tower stands 27 meters tall on the St. John's waterfront. It displays red and white horizontal bands and a slatted daymark with a red vertical stripe. The structure guides vessels through St. John's Harbour entrance, with its light positioned 28.5 meters above sea level. The geographic range of the light is 15 nautical miles. Initially, the light was placed on a mast, and later it was moved to the roof of a waterfront building before being established in its current form.

Why it matters: This range front light is essential for guiding maritime traffic into St. John's Harbour through the main entrance channel. Its distinct appearance and location in a public park make it an accessible landmark for both residents and visitors.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 6s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
28.5m
Geographic Range
15NM

Construction & History

First Lit
1902

Significant events: Light originally on a mast, later on a waterfront building roof

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
27m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a rectangular slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe
Material
concrete

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted with red and white horizontal bands and carrying a rectangular slatted daymark painted white with a red vertical stripe

Location

City
St. John's
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Newfoundland and Labrador
Sea Region
St. John's Harbour, guiding vessels through the harbor entrance, located in Harbourside Park at 80 Water Street on the downtown waterfront.
Latitude
47.5671°
Longitude
-52.7029°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
St John's(0.1 km)
Admiralty No.
H0459
NGA No.
1860
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
St. John's Harbour Range Front displays the characteristic F Green 6s. 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 St. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Saint-John's at 1.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Portugal Cove (7.2 NM NW), Bay Bulls (15 NM SSW), Holyrood (20.7 NM WSW), Avondale (22.1 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. John's Harbour Range Front 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. John's Harbour Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near St. John's Harbour Range Front 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.