Cape Scott Lighthouse
 Cape Scott Lighthouse | |
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| Location |
Cape Scott Provincial Park British Columbia Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°46′57″N 128°25′38″W / 50.782364°N 128.427346°WCoordinates: 50°46′57″N 128°25′38″W / 50.782364°N 128.427346°W |
| Year first constructed | 1927 (first) |
| Year first lit | 1981 (current) |
| Foundation | concrete pillars |
| Construction | steel skeletal tower |
| Tower shape | square prism tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Height | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Focal height | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| Current lens | first-order Fresnel lens |
| Light source | diesel electric generator |
| Characteristic | Fl W 10s. |
| Admiralty number | G5172 |
| CHS number | CCG 0066 |
| NGA number | 14336 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-107 |
| Managing agent | Canadian Coast Guard [1] |
Cape Scott Lighthouse is in the northwestern extremity of Vancouver Island near Cape Scott Provincial Park on Cape Scott, British Columbia and is on Department of National Defence property.[2]
History
The lighthouse was built on the cape in 1960 and is still in operation. Despite its remote location, it is still staffed by lighthouse keepers,[3] and is one of the few lighthouses that has not been automated. The lighthouse is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. There is a trail to the lighthouse that is usually open to visitors from the provincial park.[3]
Keepers
- William Edward Gardiner 1960–1964
- Arthur G. Walden 1964–1968
- Anthony Holland 1968–1969
- Don DeRousie 1971–1972
- obert W. Noble 1972–1973
- Don Weeden 1973–1992
- Mike Higgins 1996–1997
- Glenn Borgens 1998–1999
- Roger Williamson 2001–2002
- Mike Higgins 2002–2003
- Harvey Humchitt 2003–at least 2013
See also
References
- ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Cape Scott". BC Geographical Names.
- 1 2 Ministry of Environment - Cape Scott Marine Provincial Park
External links
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