Point Prim Lighthouse

The current Point Prim Lighthouse is the fourth in a line of lighthouses built at Point Prim since 1804. It is located at the mouth of the Digby Gut, which connects the Bay of Fundy with the Annapolis Basin.[2] It is located approximately 8.5 km outside Digby.[3]

Point Prim Lighthouse
The Point Prim Lighthouse in 1874
Nova Scotia
LocationDigby, Nova Scotia
Canada
Coordinates44°41′28″N 65°47′11.1″W
Year first constructed1804 (first)
1817 (second)
1874 (third)
Year first lit1964 (current)
Automated1984
Constructionconcrete tower
Tower shapesquare tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternwhite tower with red vertical stripes on each side, red lantern
Tower height14 metres (46 ft)
Focal height25 metres (82 ft)
Range13 nautical miles (24 km; 15 mi)
Characteristicwhite flash 3s. on 3s. off
Fog signal3s. blast every 30s.
Admiralty numberH3890
CHS numberCCG 201
NGA number10908
ARLHS numberCAN-391
Managing agentFriends of Point Prim[1]
Heritageheritage lighthouse, Municipally Registered Property 

Around the lighthouse is a small public park with trails and information boards about the history of the lighthouse and the geologic area. The park offers views of the Bay of Fundy and the Digby Gut. It is operated by The Friends of Point Prim and they have slowly gained support from local contributors who have donated two picnic tables and a donation box built by Robert Wilson, son of former light keeper Frank Wilson. They have also applied for a grant from Heritage Canada to help with repairs and upkeep of the lighthouse and surrounding parkland.[4] There is also a beautiful view, and interesting rock formations.[5]

See also

The current Point Prim Lighthouse is the fourth in a line of lighthouses built at Point Prim since 1804. It is located at the mouth of the Digby Gut, which connects the Bay of Fundy with the Annapolis Basin.[2] It is located approximately 8.5 km outside Digby.[3]

References
  1. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Western Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  2. Unknown, Author. "Point Prim Lighthouse". Lighthouse Friends. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. Riley, Jonathan (24 July 1012). "Prettying Up Point Prim". The Digby County Courier. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  5. "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.

The current Point Prim Lighthouse is the fourth in a line of lighthouses built at Point Prim since 1804. It is located at the mouth of the Digby Gut, which connects the Bay of Fundy with the Annapolis Basin.[2] It is located approximately 8.5 km outside Digby.[3]


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