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Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Tower Height: 38
Height of Focal Plane: 84
Characteristic and Range: Fixed white, visible for 13 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White conical tower with red octagonal lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1874: White, square, wooden tower, with dwelling attached.
Date Established: 1874
Date Present Tower Built: ?
Fog Signal: Automated horn, six second blast every 60 seconds.
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Open To Public? Grounds only.
Directions:
At Highway 105 the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive turns left across a bridge. Just after crossing the bridge, a right turn off Highway 105 leads to the Point Aconi Lighthouse.
Keepers: J. G. Mitchell (1965-1972), Paul Cranford (c. 1976).
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