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Westhaver Island Lighthouse

Fl White 4s🇨🇦Maders Cove, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Westhaver Island Lighthouse

The lighthouse on Westhaver Island stands as a modern fiberglass tower, built in 1985 and standing 7.5 meters tall. Its design features a cylindrical shape, painted white with a red band encircling the upper section. The light emits a single white flash every 4 seconds, visible for over 10 nautical miles. The site has a history dating back to 1882, with several structures serving the purpose over the years. Previous lights were housed in a lighthouse structure that burned in 1887, followed by a mast light, a new lighthouse in 1896, and a skeletal tower from 1948 before the current tower was established.

Why it matters: This light marks the entrance to Mahone Harbour, assisting vessels navigating the northwestern corner of Mahone Bay.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 4s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
4s
Raw Code
Fl W 4s
Focal Height
9.5m
Geographic Range
10.2NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1985
First Lit
1882

Significant events: original lighthouse burned in 1887, replaced with a light on a mast, new lighthouse built in 1896, 1896 lighthouse replaced by a skeletal tower in 1948

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Mahone Bay(1.1 km)
ARLHS No.
CAN-530

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red band at the top
Material
fiberglass

Structure: round fiberglass tower, colored white with a red band at the top

Location

City
Maders Cove
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
on a tiny island in the entrance to Mahone Harbour, at the northwestern corner of Mahone Bay
Latitude
44.4360°
Longitude
-64.3375°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Westhaver Island Lighthouse at night?+
Westhaver Island displays the characteristic Fl White 4s. 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 Westhaver Island Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Westhaver Island Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lunenburg at 4 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Chester (7.2 NM NE), Pleasantville (7.4 NM SSW), La Have (9.2 NM S), Hacketts Cove (19 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Westhaver Island Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Westhaver 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 Westhaver Island Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Westhaver 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.