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Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

F W 10s🇨🇦Eastern Prince Edward Island, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse

This operational range front lighthouse is situated in Eastern Prince Edward Island. It emits a white light with an isophase characteristic, meaning the on and off periods are equal, completing a cycle every 10 seconds. The light source is positioned at a focal height of 7 meters above mean high water. This structure provides a geographic range of 12 nautical miles.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
F W 10s
Flash Type
Fixed
Light Color
White
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
10s
Raw Code
Iso.W. period 10s
Focal Height
7m
Geographic Range
12NM

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0962
NGA No.
8164

Location

City
Eastern Prince Edward Island
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.9483°
Longitude
-62.7512°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse at night?+
Wood Islands Harbour Range Front displays the characteristic F W 10s — 1 white flash every 10 seconds. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Beach Point at 11.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Montague (13.7 NM NNE), Georgetown (16.4 NM NNE), Pictou (17 NM S), Charlottetown (23.4 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wood Islands Harbour Range Front 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 Wood Islands Harbour Range Front Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wood Islands Harbour Range Front 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.