Ferryland Head Light

Ferryland Head Lighthouse

Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Newfoundland
Location Avalon Peninsula,
Ferryland,
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
Coordinates 47°01′00.5″N 52°51′27.4″W / 47.016806°N 52.857611°W / 47.016806; -52.857611Coordinates: 47°01′00.5″N 52°51′27.4″W / 47.016806°N 52.857611°W / 47.016806; -52.857611
Year first constructed 1871
Construction brick encased in iron tower
Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern red tower and dome, white lantern
Height 14 metres (46 ft)
Characteristic Fl W 6s.
Admiralty number H0450
CHS number CCG 509
NGA number 0984
ARLHS number CAN-656
Managing agent Irish Loop Development Board

Ferryland Head Light is an active lighthouse on Avalon Peninsula, southeast of the village of Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated at the end of a long peninsula that juts into the sea.

History

This lighthouse was built in 1871. It is a 14-metre tall cylindrical tower, painted red. Atop is a white lantern, a gallery, and a red roof. It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron. The lantern flashes white every six seconds. The original light has been replaced, and is now part of a display at the Ferryland Museum.[1]

In August 2012, the Town of Ferryland became the new owners of this lighthouse. It is managed by the Irish Loop Development Board.[1]

Keepers

Michael Kearney 1871-1882 William Costello 1882-1905 John William Costello 1905-1927 Augustan Costello 1927-1939 William “Billy” Costello 1939-1970[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Lighthouses of Canada: Southeastern Newfoundland". unc.edu. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  2. ↑ Ferryland Head Lighthouse Lighthouse Friend


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