Location | Prince Edward Island Canada |
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Coordinates | 47°03′27.8″N63°59′48.9″W / 47.057722°N 63.996917°W |
Tower | |
Constructed | 1861 (first) |
Automated | 1967 |
Height | 19.5 metres (64 ft) |
Shape | octagonal tower with lantern and gallery |
Markings | white tower, red lantern and trim |
Heritage | recognized federal heritage building of Canada, designated heritage place |
Light | |
First lit | 1867 (current) |
Focal height | 23.7 metres (78 ft) |
Range | 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi) |
Characteristic | Fl Y 5s. |
Canada no. | 1036 |
Type | Designated Heritage Place |
Designated | 2012-10-03 |
Reference no. | 7782 [1] |
The North Cape Light is an active lighthouse on Prince Edward Island, Canada. It was built in 1867, and is still active. [2]
North Cape is a cape at the northwesternmost extremity of Prince Edward Island, Canada. It is located within the community of Seacow Pond.
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