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Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse

Occ Green 10s🇨🇦North West Arm, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse

This octagonal, white pyramidal tower stands 9 meters tall and was built in 2024. It features a vertical red stripe on the range line and a red lantern. Its focal height reaches 37 meters, projecting a green occulting light that flashes every 10 seconds. Situated in North West Arm, Nova Scotia, it is located off NS 239 on the south side of Sydney Harbour's western arm. The structure is approximately 3.4 kilometers from the nearest port of Sydney.

Why it matters: The Sydney Range Rear light is critical for safe navigation into Sydney Harbour, working in tandem with its front light to establish a precise range line. This guidance is essential for commercial and recreational vessels traversing the western arm of the harbour.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Occ Green 10s
Flash Type
Occ
Light Color
Green
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Occ G 10s
Focal Height
37m
Geographic Range
16.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
2024

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Sydney(3.4 km)

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
9m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a vertical red stripe on the range line, lantern red

Structure: octagonal pyramidal tower with lantern and gallery, colored white with a vertical red stripe on the range line; lantern is red

Location

City
North West Arm
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Sydney Harbour, on the south side of its western arm, off NS 239
Latitude
46.1533°
Longitude
-60.2839°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Sydney Range Rear displays the characteristic Occ Green 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 green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Sydney at 3.5 NM to the E. Other ports served include North Sydney (4.1 NM NNE), Neil's Harbour (12.5 NM WNW), Glace Bay (13.5 NM ENE), Louisbourg (18.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Sydney Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Sydney Range Rear 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 Range Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Sydney Range Rear 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.