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Name: Chrome Island Light  

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Also known as: Chrome Island Rear Range Light

Nearest Town or City:
Deep Bay, British Columbia, Canada

Location: Off the southern tip of Denman Island in Georgia Strait, east entrance to Baynes Sound.

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Region

Notes:
This lighthouse has two lights; it doubles as the Chrome Island Rear Range Light.

Tower Height: 25

Height of Focal Plane: 72

Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 5 seonds; Chrome Island Rear Range shows a fixed yellow light.

Description of Tower: White conical tower with red lantern.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1891

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Directions:
Call Denman and Hornby Tourist Services at (250) 335-2293 for information.

Keepers: Tom Piercy (1891-1900), William McDonagh (1900-1901), John Doney (1905-1914), Allan Couldery (1922-193?), Eugene Moden (c. 1944-c. 1951)