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Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse

This square concrete tower, painted white with a red top, reaches a height of 50 meters. It displays an isophase white light, completing a cycle every 10 seconds. The light's focal plane is situated 11 meters above the water. Its geographic range extends to 12 nautical miles. The structure was built to aid navigation in the area.

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
11m
Geographic Range
12NM

Location

City
Eastern Prince Edward Island
Country
🇨🇦CA
Latitude
45.9502°
Longitude
-62.7511°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
50m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white and red
Material
concrete

Structure: White square tower, red top; 50

References & Identifiers

Admiralty No.
H0962
NGA No.
8164
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse at night?+
Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Beach Point at 11.9 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include Montague (13.6 NM NNE), Georgetown (16.3 NM NE), Pictou (17.1 NM S), Charlottetown (23.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear 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 Rear Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Wood Islands Harbour Range Rear 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.