Managing Organization: Canadian Coast Guard
Tower Height: 31 Height of Focal Plane: 81 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 4 seconds, visible for 7 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White conical fiberglass tower, two red horizontal bands.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1871: 40-foot white square wooden tower with attached dwelling. 1935: Two-story dwelling topped by octagonal iron lantern. Date Established: 1871 Date Present Tower Built: 1979 Date Automated: 1965 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Directions: The light can be seen across the Main-à-Dieu Channel from the village of Main-à-Dieu. Keepers: James Burke (1871-?), Ben Campbell (?-1945), Eliza J. Campbell (1945-1965)
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