Ferryland Head Light

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Ferryland Head Lighthouse
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Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Ferryland Head Light
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
Constructed1871
Constructionbrick encased in iron tower
Height14 metres (46 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markingsred tower and dome, white lantern
OperatorIrish Loop Development Board
Heritagerecognized federal heritage building of Canada  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Light
Focal height58 metres (190 ft)
Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi)  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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.

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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 It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron.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]

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References

  1. 1 2 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