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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Notes:
Erosion necessitated the moving of this lighthouse in 1998. A dwelling previously attached to the lighthouse has been removed. Tower Height: 42 Height of Focal Plane: 72 Characteristic and Range: Fl White 5 s, visible for 12 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower with red trim and red lantern.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1884 Date Present Tower Built: 1884
Tower Moved?
1998 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Directions:
The lighthouse is on Cape Egmont Point, off Route 11. Turn at a curve in the road where the paved road goes to Fishing Cove Harbour, then follow the gravel road through the woods to the lighthouse.
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