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Name: Hubbards Cove Light  

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Also known as: Green Point Light

Nearest Town or City:
Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada

Location: Green Point, southeast coast of Nova Scotia.


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Photo: Bob Crawford

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard

Notes:
The first lighthouse here burned down in 1957 when a grass fire got out of control.

Tower Height: 20

Height of Focal Plane: 40

Characteristic and Range: Fixed red, visible for 6 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Skeleton mast, enclosed lower portion, red and white rectangular daymark.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1882: White, square wooden tower; dwelling attached; 42 feet tall.

Date Established: 1882

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds only.

Keepers: Oliver Cahill (c. 1918-1940s)


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