Cape Race Lighthouse
Cape Race Lighthouse has a focal height of 52 metres, a tower height of 29 metres and a range of 24 nautical miles. It was built in 1856.
- Focal height
- 52 metres
- Tower height
- 29 metres
- Range
- 24 nautical miles
- Built
- 1856
- First lit
- 1907
- Light characteristic
- Fl W 7.5s
- Coordinates
- 46.65867, -53.07378
The Cape Race Lighthouse is located on the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was first built in 1856 by the British Government's Trinity House, and the current structure was erected in 1907. The lighthouse features a cylindrical concrete tower with a balcony and lantern, standing 29 meters tall with a focal height of 52 meters. The tower is white with a red lantern, and its light characteristic is a single white flash every 7.5 seconds.
The lighthouse has played a significant role in maritime history, guiding ships through one of Canada's busiest shipping lanes. In 1904, a wireless radio station was set up at the lighthouse by the Marconi Company, marking an important development in communication technology. The lighthouse is also notable for its massive hyperradiant Fresnel lens made by Chance Brothers in England, which emitted a one million candle power flash.
Today, the Cape Race Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation and a popular tourist attraction. It is managed by the Cape Race National Historic Site and was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1975. The lighthouse is still operational, with a range of 24 nautical miles and a fog signal that sounds two blasts every 60 seconds. Its rich history and stunning location make it a unique and fascinating destination for visitors.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of concrete. Its daymark is white tower, red lantern. The light has a focal height of 52 metres. The light has a range of 24 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 7.5s. It carries a [[Hyperradiant Fresnel lens]] by [[Chance Brothers]] lens. It was first lit in 1907. It is managed by Cape Race National Historic Site. The NGA list of lights numbers it 1904. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it H0444.
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- Name
- Cape Race Lighthouse
- Marking
- white tower, red lantern
- Range Nm
- 24
- Lens Type
- [[Hyperradiant Fresnel lens]] by [[Chance Brothers]]
- Fog Signal
- Horn (2) 60s
- Nga Number
- 1904
- Year Built
- 1856
- Description
- '''Cape Race Lighthouse''' is an active lighthouse located at Cape Race on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada. The light's characteristic is a single white flash every 7.5 seconds; additionally, a foghorn may sound a signal of two blasts every 60 seconds. It is located on one of Canada's busiest shipping lanes. The lighthouse is also a tourist attraction.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- The second Cape Race Lighthouse from 1907
- Location Text
- [[Avalon Peninsula]]<br />[[Newfoundland and Labrador]]<br /> [[Canada]]
- Focal Height M
- 52
- Managing Agent
- Cape Race National Historic Site
- Tower Height M
- 29
- Year First Lit
- 1907
- Admiralty Number
- H0444
- Light Characteristic
- Fl W 7.5s
- Construction Material
- concrete tower