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St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse

Fl green 4s🇨🇦St. Paul Island, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse

Built in 1964, this cylindrical steel tower stands 6 meters tall and reaches a focal height of 11 meters. It is painted white with a single red band at the top, and features no lantern. The light emits a green flash characteristic, visible for a geographic range of 3 nautical miles. Its nearest port is Ingonish, located approximately 31 kilometers away. The lighthouse is situated on the southern tip of St. Paul Island.

Why it matters: This navigational aid was established to warn mariners of the hazards surrounding St. Paul Island, a location known for shipwrecks.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl green 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
green
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl.G
Focal Height
11m
Geographic Range
3NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1964

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Ingonish(30.9 km)
Admiralty No.
H0876
NGA No.
8852
ARLHS No.
STP-001

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a single red band at the top
Material
steel

Structure: cylindrical steel tower, painted white with a single red band at the top; no lantern

Location

City
St. Paul Island
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
St. Paul Island South Point, Canada
Latitude
47.1845°
Longitude
-60.1616°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse at night?+
St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) displays the characteristic Fl green 4s. 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. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Dingwall at 21.2 NM to the SW. Other ports served include Ingonish (30.9 NM SSW), Cape Ray (44.2 NM NE), Channel-Port aux Basques (47.1 NM ENE), Chéticamp (48.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, St. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) 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. Paul Island South Point (St. Paul Island Southwest (?) Lighthouse?+
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