Garnish Light
Garnish Light has a focal height of 8 metres and a range of 6 nautical miles. It was built in about 1885.
- Focal height
- 8 metres
- Range
- 6 nautical miles
- Built
- about 1885
- Coordinates
- 47.23333, -55.36667
The Garnish Light is a lighthouse located in the town of Garnish, on the west coast of the Burin Peninsula in Newfoundland, Canada. The lighthouse was first built in 1885 and was rebuilt in 1991, with a current year of operation being that same year. It is a square prism skeletal tower with a light, standing approximately 50 feet tall. The tower features a three-sided daymark, with the upper part painted red and the lower part painted white.
The Garnish Heritage Society manages the lighthouse, which is situated near Route 213, approximately 25 kilometers north-west of Grand Bank and 18 kilometers east of Marystown. The town of Garnish has a population of 542, as per the 2021 census. The lighthouse's location is marked by a 47.2333° N, 55.3667° W coordinate.
Interestingly, Garnish was well known for its lumbering operations but now is primarily famous for its lobstering operations. The first Way Office was established in 1852, with Henry Campe as the first Waymaster. The lighthouse has a rich history, although specific details are not provided in the available information.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 8 metres. The light has a range of 6 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 2264. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it H0318.
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Details
- Range Nm
- 6
- Nga Number
- 2264
- Year Built
- 1885 est.
- Focal Height M
- 8
- Admiralty Number
- H0318