Green Island (Catalina), Newfoundland and Labrador

Green Island is located in eastern Newfoundland off the east coast of the Bonavista Peninsula near the entrance to Catalina Harbour. The nearest town is Port Union.

Location of Green Island in Newfoundland
Green Island Lighthouse
LocationGreen Island
Bonavista Peninsula
Newfoundland
Canada
Coordinates48°30′14.9″N 53°02′35.8″W
Year first constructed1857
Foundationconcrete base
Constructionstone encased in concrete tower
Tower shapeoctagonal prism tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower, white and red lantern dome
Tower height9 metres (30 ft)
Focal height28 metres (92 ft)
Range15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi)
CharacteristicFl W 4s.
Admiralty numberH0526
CHS numberCCG 453
NGA number1648
ARLHS numberCAN-687
Managing agentCanadian Coast Guard[1][2]

Lighthouse

A lighthouse on Green Island was established in 1857, and a foghorn was added in 1883.[3] The light is a steady white light.

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