Random Head Harbour Light

Random Head Harbour Light has a focal height of 38 metres and a range of 7 nautical miles. It was built in 1895.

Focal height
38 metres
Range
7 nautical miles
Built
1895
Coordinates
48.11667, -53.73333
Random Head Harbour Light

The Random Head Harbour Light is located on Random Island, which is situated off the Atlantic coast of Newfoundland, Canada. The island is approximately 35 kilometers long and has a total area of around 310 square kilometers. The lighthouse itself is a cylindrical tower with a balcony and lantern, featuring a distinctive red and white checkered pattern and a red lantern.

The Random Head Harbour Light is constructed on a concrete base with a cast iron tower, and it is currently managed by the Canadian Coast Guard. The lighthouse is an important aid to navigation for mariners in the area, helping to guide them through the waters of Trinity Bay. The island where the lighthouse is located has a small population of around 1,200 people, according to the 2016 census.

Random Island has a rich history, with the island being connected to the mainland by a causeway built in 1954. The island has one school, Random Island Academy, which educates students from kindergarten to Grade 12. The island and the lighthouse have been an important part of the region's maritime history, with the lighthouse playing a crucial role in guiding ships through the waters of Trinity Bay. The exact year the lighthouse was built is not specified, but it is part of the island's long history of maritime activity.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 38 metres. The light has a range of 7 nautical miles. The NGA list of lights numbers it 1704. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it H0514.

Details

Range Nm
7
Nga Number
1704
Year Built
1895
Description
'''Random Island''' is an island located off Canada's Atlantic coast. Part of the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, it is located on the east coast of Newfoundland and partially surrounded by the Bonavista Peninsula on the north and within the confines of Trinity Bay. The island is approximately long, its width varies from on the eastern end, to in the middle, to on the western end, with a total area of around . According to the 2016 census, the population of the island is 1,232.
Focal Height M
38
Admiralty Number
H0514