Ferryland Head Light

Ferryland Head Lighthouse

Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Location	Avalon Peninsula, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
Coordinates	47°01′00.5″N52°51′27.4″W / 47.016806°N 52.857611°W / 47.016806; -52.857611
Tower
Constructed	1871
Construction	brick encased in iron tower
Height	14 metres (46 ft)
Shape	cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	red tower and dome, white lantern
Operator	Irish Loop Development Board
Heritage	recognized federal heritage building of Canada
Light
Focal height	58 metres (190 ft)
Range	15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi)
Characteristic	Fl W 6s.

Ferryland Head Light is an active lighthouse on Avalon Peninsula, southeast of the village of Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated at the end of a long peninsula that juts into the sea.

History

This lighthouse was built in 1871. It is a 14-metre tall cylindrical tower, painted red. Atop is a white lantern, a gallery, and a red roof. It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron. The lantern flashes white every six seconds. The original light has been replaced, and is now part of a display at the Ferryland Museum. ^[1]

In August 2012, the Town of Ferryland became the new owners of this lighthouse. It is managed by the Irish Loop Development Board. ^[1]

Keepers

• Michael Kearney 1871-1882
• William Costello 1882-1905
• John William Costello 1905-1927
• Augustan Costello 1927-1939
• William "Billy" Costello 1939-1970 ^[2]

See also

• List of lighthouses in Newfoundland and Labrador
• List of lighthouses in Canada

References

1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southeastern Newfoundland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Retrieved 2014-08-25.
2. Ferryland Head Lighthouse Lighthouse Friend

External links

• Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard