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Welcome Island Lighthouse

Fl White 10s🇨🇦Thunder Bay, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Welcome Island Lighthouse

A 20-meter-tall, red, square skeletal tower is situated on the northeastern point of Welcome Island. The station was established in 1906, with the current tower constructed and first lit in 1959. An accompanying keeper's house was also built in 1959. The automated light displays a white flash every 10 seconds. The island lies approximately 8 kilometers southeast from the Thunder Bay waterfront, requiring boat access.

Why it matters: This navigation aid marks the approaches to Thunder Bay, assisting ships transiting the area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 10s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Fl W 10s

Construction & History

Year Built
1959

Significant events: Station established 1906, Current tower built 1959

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Thunder Bay(3.8 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-521

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
20m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
red

Structure: square skeletal tower, painted red

Location

City
Thunder Bay
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Ontario
Sea Region
northeastern point of Welcome Island, about 8 km southeast of the Thunder Bay waterfront
Latitude
48.3693°
Longitude
-89.1205°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Welcome Island Lighthouse at night?+
Welcome Island 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 Welcome Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Welcome Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Fort William at 4.9 NM to the WNW. Other ports served include Port Arthur (4.9 NM WNW), Thunder Bay (4.9 NM WNW), Grand Portage (33.7 NM SW), Red Rock (48.1 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Welcome Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Welcome Island 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 Welcome Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Welcome Island 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.