Cape Scott Lighthouse
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]
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| Location | Cape Scott Provincial Park British Columbia Canada |
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| Coordinates | 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 tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings / pattern | white tower, red balcony and lantern |
| Tower 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] |
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–present
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.
- "Ministry of Environment - Cape Scott Marine Provincial Park". Archived from the original on 2006-06-28. Retrieved 2013-04-29.
External links
- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard
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