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Woods Harbour Lighthouse

Fl White 6s🇨🇦Lower Woods Harbour, CAOperational

Location & Light Range

About Woods Harbour Lighthouse

This metal, cylindrical lighthouse stands 6.5 meters tall on a small island within Woods Harbour. It features a square base with an octagonal lantern room. The tower is painted white and emits a single white flash every six seconds. Its focal height is also 6.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 9.1 nautical miles. The light is visible from the Lower Woods Harbour waterfront, located just 0.4 kilometers away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is important for navigation within Woods Harbour, serving local fishing fleets and recreational boaters.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Lower Woods Harbour(0.4 km)
Admiralty No.
H3794
NGA No.
10588
ARLHS No.
CAN-538

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6.5m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
metal

Structure: square cylindrical tower with octagonal lantern

Location

City
Lower Woods Harbour
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Region
Nova Scotia
Sea Region
Located on a small island in the middle of Woods Harbour, visible from the waterfront.
Latitude
43.5196°
Longitude
-65.7453°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Woods Harbour Lighthouse at night?+
Woods Harbour displays the characteristic Fl White 6s. 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 Woods Harbour Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Woods Harbour Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Lower Woods Harbour at 0.6 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Shag harbour (2.4 NM SE), Lower east pubnico (5.5 NM NNW), Clark's Harbour (6.4 NM SE), Barrington (8.3 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Woods Harbour Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Woods Harbour 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 Woods Harbour Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Woods Harbour 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.