Fort Amherst Lighthouse
Fort Amherst Lighthouse has a focal height of 40 metres and a range of 17 nautical miles. It was built in 1951.
- Focal height
- 40 metres
- Range
- 17 nautical miles
- Built
- 1951
- Coordinates
- 47.56352, -52.68042
Fort Amherst Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Fort Amherst, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Built in 1951, it is the third lighthouse to stand on the site, with the first one established in 1813. The lighthouse was constructed with a concrete emplacement and made of wood.
The Fort Amherst Lighthouse is currently in a protected status, declared a heritage site in 2014. The surrounding buildings, owned by the family of a former keeper, remain intact. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1982, marking the end of its operational years. Despite its inactivity, the Fort Amherst Lighthouse remains an important part of the region's maritime history and a notable landmark in the area.
Light and tower
The tower is built of wood. The light has a focal height of 40 metres. The light has a range of 17 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 1848. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it H0458.
Videos
Details
- Name
- Fort Amherst Lighthouse
- Range Nm
- 17
- Foundation
- Concrete emplacement
- Nga Number
- 1848
- Year Built
- 1951
- Description
- '''Fort Amherst Lighthouse''', also known as the Fort Amherst Light, is a lighthouse in Fort Amherst, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The first lighthouse at Fort Amherst was established in 1813, with the current lighthouse (built in 1951) being the third to stand at the site. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1982 and declared a heritage site in 2014. It is currently protected and the buildings around the lighthouse are owned by the family of a former keeper. == References ==
- Image Caption
- Fort Amherst Lighthouse
- Location Text
- [[Fort Amherst, St. John's]], [[Newfoundland and Labrador]]
- Focal Height M
- 40
- Admiralty Number
- H0458
- Construction Material
- Wood