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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Notes:
The original lighthouse here burned down, circa 1951, after being hit by lightning. Douglas Gallagher, 54-year-old keeper, died of injuries received from an explosion at the station in March 1964.
Tower Height: 39 Height of Focal Plane: 98 Characteristic and Range: White flash every 15 seconds. Description of Tower: White square tower on white square building.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1874: White tapered square wood tower attached to dwelling. Date Established: 1874 Date Present Tower Built: 1951 Date Automated: 1986 Fog Signal: Three-second blast every 30 seconds. Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Keepers: Isaac A. Montague (1874-1875, died in service), H. H. Hamilton (1875-1897), Douglas Gallagher (?-1964), Reg Smith (?-1986), Walter Goodwin (?-1986)
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