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Sydney Bar Lighthouse

F Green 5s🇨🇦South Bar, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sydney Bar Lighthouse

A white, cylindrical concrete and steel tower stands 5 meters tall at Sydney Bar, Nova Scotia. Its focal plane is 9 meters above the water, emitting a green flashing light with a geographic range of 10 nautical miles. The current structure, built in 1973, replaced earlier lights destroyed by severe storms. It consists of a square concrete building mounted on a concrete pier, which is surrounded by sheet-steel pilings. This design was necessary due to the exposed nature of its location at the end of the southeast bar in Sydney Harbour.

Why it matters: This light is critical for safe navigation within Sydney Harbour, specifically warning ships about the hazardous southeast bar.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F Green 5s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
Green
Interval
5s
Raw Code
F G
Focal Height
9m
Geographic Range
10NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1973

Significant events: Earlier lights at this exposed location were destroyed repeatedly by storms

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
North Sydney(0.8 km)
Admiralty No.
H0760
NGA No.
9112
ARLHS No.
CAN-493

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
concrete, steel

Structure: square concrete building, mounted on a concrete pier surrounded by sheet-steel pilings

Location

City
South Bar
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
end of the southeast bar in Sydney Harbour
Latitude
46.2077°
Longitude
-60.2287°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sydney Bar Lighthouse at night?+
Sydney Bar displays the characteristic F Green 5s. 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 Sydney Bar Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sydney Bar Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is North Sydney at 1 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Sydney (3.7 NM SSE), Glace Bay (10.9 NM E), Neil's Harbour (13.6 NM W), Louisbourg (20.2 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sydney Bar Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sydney Bar 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 Sydney Bar Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sydney Bar 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.