Kidston Island Lighthouse

The Kidston Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Kidston Island, located in the Bras d'Or lakes, in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. The original lighthouse on Kidston Island was built in 1875.[3] The present lighthouse was built in 1912 and the two stood side by side for some time. The lighthouse can only be accessed by boat; a ferry operates during the summer months.[4]

Kidston Island Lighthouse
The lighthouse as seen from the mainland.
Nova Scotia
LocationKidston Island
Baddeck, Nova Scotia
Coordinates46°05′53.3″N 60°44′31.3″W
Year first constructed1875 (first)
1912 (second)
Year first lit1959 (current)
Automated1960
Constructionwooden tower
Tower shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, red balcony and lantern
Tower height14.5 metres (48 ft)
Focal height13.5 metres (44 ft)
Range6 nautical miles (11 km; 6.9 mi)
CharacteristicFl G 12s.[1]
Admiralty numberH0800
CHS numberCCG 815
NGA number8996
ARLHS numberCAN-261
Managing agentVillage of Baddeck[2]

See also

References

  1. "Kidston Island Lighthouse Details". NSLPS. NSLPS. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  2. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Nova Scotia: Cape Breton Island". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
  3. "Kidston Island Light". Lighthouse Explorer. Lighthouse Digest. Retrieved 13 April 2012.
  4. "Kidston Island Lighthouse". NSLPS. NSLPS. Retrieved 13 April 2012.


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