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The Salvages Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Blanche, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About The Salvages Lighthouse

The Salvages lighthouse, built in 1965, is a square metal structure standing 12 meters tall. Its focal height reaches 15.5 meters, and it emits a white flash every 10 seconds. The building is white with a red lantern and features a square skeletal tower with a red and white daymark. A fog signal station was established on the island in 1915, but the current lighthouse structure dates to 1965. Though operational until around 1987, the active light was moved to a nearby skeletal tower in 2004. The historic structure remains on an island at the west entrance to Negro Harbour.

Why it matters: The endangered status of this historic structure highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving maritime heritage in remote locations. Its unique architectural design integrates a lantern and gallery directly onto a keeper's house.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s
Focal Height
15.5m
Geographic Range
12NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1965

Significant events: Inactive since 1987, active light moved to skeletal tower in 2004, historic lighthouse gravely endangered by abandonment

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Clark's harbour(11.2 km)
Admiralty No.
H3778
NGA No.
10452
ARLHS No.
CAN-440

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white building, red lantern
Material
metal

Structure: square skeletal tower carrying a red and white daymark

Location

City
Blanche
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
on an island on the west side of the west entrance to Negro Harbour
Latitude
43.4687°
Longitude
-65.3786°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify The Salvages Lighthouse at night?+
The Salvages displays the characteristic Fl White 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 white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does The Salvages Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
The Salvages Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Stoney Island at 8.2 NM to the W. Other ports served include Barrington (10.1 NM NW), Clark's Harbour (11.2 NM W), Shelburne (14 NM N), Shag harbour (14.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is The Salvages Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, The Salvages 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 The Salvages Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near The Salvages 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.