The current Point Prim Lighthouse is the fourth in a line of lighthouses built at Point Prim in Canada since 1804. It is located at the mouth of the Digby Gut, which connects the Bay of Fundy with the Annapolis Basin.[1][2] It is located approximately 8.5 km outside Digby.[3]
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| Location | Municipality of the District of Digby, Canada |
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| Coordinates | 44°41′27″N 65°47′11″W / 44.6908°N 65.7864°W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1964  |
| Construction | concrete |
| Automated | 1984 |
| Height | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Shape | square |
| Markings | red and white (tower), red (lantern) |
| Operator | Friends of Point Prim (2011–) |
| Heritage | heritage lighthouse, Municipally Registered Property |
| Fog signal | 3s. blast every 30s. |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Range | 13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | Iso W 6s |
Around the lighthouse is a small public park with trails and information boards about the history of the lighthouse and the geologic area. The park offers views of the Bay of Fundy and the Digby Gut. It is operated by The Friends of Point Prim and they have slowly gained support from local contributors who have donated two picnic tables. They have also applied for a grant from Heritage Canada to help with repairs and upkeep of the lighthouse and surrounding parkland.[4] There are also interesting rock formations nearby.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Western Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
- ^ "Point Prim Lighthouse". Lighthouse Friends. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
- ^ Riley, Jonathan (24 July 1012). "Prettying Up Point Prim". The Digby County Courier. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
External links
edit- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard