Cape Scott Lighthouse

Cape Scott Lighthouse is in the northwestern extremity of Vancouver Island near Cape Scott Provincial Park on Cape Scott, British Columbia and is on Department of National Defence property.[2]

Cape Scott Lighthouse
Cape Scott Lighthouse
British Columbia
LocationCape Scott Provincial Park
British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates50.782364°N 128.427346°W / 50.782364; -128.427346
Year first constructed1927 (first)
Year first lit1981 (current)
Foundationconcrete pillars
Constructionsteel skeletal tower
Tower shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, red balcony and lantern
Tower height9 metres (30 ft)
Focal height70 metres (230 ft)
Current lensfirst-order Fresnel lens
Light sourcediesel electric generator
CharacteristicFl W 10s.
Admiralty numberG5172
CHS numberCCG 0066
NGA number14336
ARLHS numberCAN-107
Managing agentCanadian Coast Guard [1]

History

The lighthouse was built on the cape in 1960 and is still in operation. Despite its remote location, it is still staffed by lighthouse keepers,[3] and is one of the few lighthouses that has not been automated. The lighthouse is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. There is a trail to the lighthouse that is usually open to visitors from the provincial park.[3]

Keepers

  • William Edward Gardiner 1960–1964
  • Arthur G. Walden 1964–1968
  • Anthony Holland 1968–1969
  • Don DeRousie 1971–1972
  • obert W. Noble 1972–1973
  • Don Weeden 1973–1992
  • Mike Higgins 1996–1997
  • Glenn Borgens 1998–1999
  • Roger Williamson 2001–2002
  • Mike Higgins 2002–2003
  • Harvey Humchitt 2003–present
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See also

References

  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  2. "Cape Scott". BC Geographical Names.
  3. "Ministry of Environment - Cape Scott Marine Provincial Park". Archived from the original on 2006-06-28. Retrieved 2013-04-29.


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