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.
 Ferryland Head Lighthouse | |
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| Location | Avalon Peninsula, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada |
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| Coordinates | 47°01′00.5″N 52°51′27.4″W / 47.016806°N 52.857611°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1871 |
| Construction | brick encased in iron tower |
| Height | 14 metres (46 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | red tower and dome, white lantern |
| Operator | Irish Loop Development Board |
| Heritage | recognized federal heritage building of Canada  |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 58 metres (190 ft) |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 6s. |
History
editThis 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 It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron.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
edit- 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southeastern Newfoundland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
- ^ Ferryland Head Lighthouse Lighthouse Friend
External links
edit- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard
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