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West Ironbound Island Lighthouse

🇨🇦Moshers Island, CAOperational

A square skeletal tower standing 10.5 meters tall was built in 2008 on West Ironbound Island. The structure features a daymark colored white with two red horizontal bands at its top. Its focal height reaches 24.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 14.2 nautical miles. The lighthouse is operational and serves the area of West Ironbound Island, Canada, near Moshers Island. While the island site is open to the public, the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse aids local marine traffic navigating around West Ironbound Island, offering a clear visual reference with its distinctive tower markings and light.

Focal Height
24.5m
Geographic Range
14.2NM
Year Built
2008
Open to public
Site open, tower closed
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
Tower Height
10.5m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with two red horizontal bands

Structure: square skeletal tower; the top of the tower carries a daymark colored white with two red horizontal bands

City
Moshers Island
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
West Ironbound Island, Canada
Latitude
44.2376°
Longitude
-64.3166°
Nearest Port
La Have(3.1 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-523
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Which ports and harbors does West Ironbound Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
West Ironbound Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is La Have at 3.1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include Pleasantville (7.6 NM NW), Lunenburg (8.1 NM N), Port Medway (13 NM WSW), Chester (18 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is West Ironbound Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, West Ironbound 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 West Ironbound Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near West Ironbound 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.