Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Ship Harbour ...

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Name: Ship Harbour Light

Also known as: Wolf (Wolfe) Point Light

Also known as: Nichol Island Light

Nearest Town or City:
Ship Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Location: Wolfes Point, Wolfes Island, entrance to Ship Harbour, south coast of Nova Scotia.

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard

Tower Height: 22

Height of Focal Plane: 75

Characteristic and Range: Green flash every 12 seconds, visible for 6 nautical miles.

Description of Tower: Skeleton tower with red and white rectangular daymarks on two sides.

This light is operational

Earlier Towers?
1895: White, square wooden tower with a red iron lantern; dwelling attached; 35 feet tall. 1959 (?): Square white dwelling with lantern on roof.

Date Established: 1895

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.