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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Region
Notes:
Except for the light station, Merry Island is privately owned. Tower Height: 40 Height of Focal Plane: 60 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds. Description of Tower: White square tower with red lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1902: Lantern on roof of wooden keeper's quarters. Date Established: 1902 Date Present Tower Built: c. 1966 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Keepers: Will Franklin (1902-1932), E. J. Leclerc (1932-1939), Helen Leclerc (1939-c. late 1940s), W. C. Copeland (?-1950), George Potts (1950-c. 1960), James Kippin (1964-c. 1978), "Red" Collette (c. 1978-1985), Don Richards (1985-present).
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