North Cape Light
The North Cape Light is an active lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was built in 1867, and is still active.[2]
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| Location | Prince Edward Island Canada |
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| Coordinates | 47°03′27.8″N 63°59′48.9″W |
| Year first constructed | 1861 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1867 (current) |
| Automated | 1967  |
| Tower shape | octagonal tower with lantern and gallery |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, red lantern and trim |
| Tower height | 19.5 metres (64 ft) |
| Focal height | 23.7 metres (78 ft) |
| Range | 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl Y 5s. |
| Admiralty number | H1076 |
| NGA number | 7852 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-345 |
| Canada number | 1036 |
| Heritage | recognized federal heritage building of Canada, designated heritage place |
| Type | Designated Heritage Place |
| Designated | 2012-10-03 |
| Reference no. | 7782[1] |
References
- "North Cape Lighthouse". Prince Edward Island Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Western Prince Edward Island". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved August 2, 2009.
External links
- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard
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