Ferryland Head Light

Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Map
LocationAvalon Peninsula,
Ferryland,
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
Coordinates47°01′00.5″N 52°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 Edit this on Wikidata
Light
Focal height58 metres (190 ft)
Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicFl 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 It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron.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

References

  1. ^ a b 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
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