Managing Organization: Red Bay National Historic Site
Website: http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/redbay/index_e.asp
Notes: The lighthouse here was replaced by a modern skeleton tower. A self-guided trail with interpretive plaques has been developed om the island. Tower Height: 23 Height of Focal Plane: 118 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 5 seconds. Description of Tower: Square skeletal tower.
This light is not operational
Other Buildings? Two dwellings; two utility buildings. Earlier Towers? 1906: Framework tower; 1912: white octagonal tower (destroyed). Date Established: 1906 Date Present Tower Built: ? Date Automated: 1971 Fog Signal: 1936: fog alarm, replaced 1961. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: Accessible only by boat or helicopter. Transportation is available from Red Bay. Keepers: J. Yetman, E. Yetman, A. Yetman.
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