Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard
Tower Height: 20
Height of Focal Plane: 101
Characteristic and Range: Flashing red every 4 seconds, visible for 3 nautical miles.
Description of Tower: White cylindrical tower, red horizontal band at top.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers?
1884: Square tower with attached dwelling, burned down circa 1938. 1939: Steel skeleton tower.
Date Established: 1884
Date Present Tower Built: 1981
Current Use: Active aid to navigation.
Directions:
This light can be seen from the waterfront in Chester.
Keepers: William Whalen (1884- ?), Howard Bond (?-1938)
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