Lobster Cove Head Light
Lobster Cove Head Light has a focal height of 35 metres, a tower height of 8 metres and a range of 12 nautical miles. It was built in 1897.
- Focal height
- 35 metres
- Tower height
- 8 metres
- Range
- 12 nautical miles
- Built
- 1897
- Automated
- 1969
- Light characteristic
- Iso W 4s.
- Coordinates
- 49.60288, -57.95588
The Lobster Cove Head Light is a lighthouse located in Lobster Cove Head, Newfoundland, Canada. It was built in 1897 and has a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern. The tower is made of cast iron and has a concrete base, with a white tower and lantern. It stands at a height of 8 meters and has a focal height of 35 meters.
The lighthouse was automated in 1969 and is currently managed by Parks Canada. It has a fifth-order dioptric lens and a range of 12 nautical miles, with a characteristic of Iso W 4s. The lighthouse is still standing and is a notable landmark in the area.
The Lobster Cove Head Light is located near the fishing village of Lobster Cove, which is close to Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland. The lighthouse has an interesting history, having been built over 120 years ago to aid in navigation for the local fishing community. Today, it remains an important part of the area's maritime heritage and is a popular spot for visitors to explore.
Light and tower
It has a cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern tower. The tower is built of cast iron. Its daymark is white tower and lantern. The light has a focal height of 35 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Iso W 4s. It carries a fifth-order dioptric lens. It was automated in 1969. It is managed by Parks Canada. The NGA list of lights numbers it 2640. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it H0164.
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Details
- Marking
- white tower and lantern
- Range Nm
- 12
- Lens Type
- fifth-order dioptric lens
- Foundation
- concrete base
- Nga Number
- 2640
- Year Built
- 1897
- Description
- '''Lobster Cove''' is a fishing village near Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland.
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
- Image Caption
- Lobster Cove Lighthouse in 2012
- Location Text
- Lobster Cove Head<br />[[Newfoundland (island)|Newfoundland]]<br />[[Canada]]
- Focal Height M
- 35
- Managing Agent
- Parks Canada
- Tower Height M
- 8
- Year Automated
- 1969
- Admiralty Number
- H0164
- Light Characteristic
- Iso W 4s.
- Construction Material
- cast iron tower