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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Notes:
The first keeper here, Samuel Hayden, was killed in a boat accident along with his wife in October 1873, and his brother William replaced him as keeper. Tower Height: 39 Height of Focal Plane: 56 Characteristic and Range: Four second white flash every 15 seconds. Description of Tower: White square tower attached to dwelling, red lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1853: Square wood tower with red lantern, 31 feet tall. Date Established: 1853 Date Present Tower Built: 1955 Date Deactivated: 1987 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Keepers: Samuel Hayden (1853-1873, died in service), William Hayden (1873-?), Earl Fleming (c. 1980s), Bill Ringer (c. 1980s), Barry Crowell (c. 1980s), T. D. Sidey (c. 1980s)
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