Lighthouse Explorer Database ... Port Dover West ...

01/16/05 10:26 AM

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Name: Port Dover West Pier Light

Also known as: Port Dover Light

Nearest Town or City:
Port Dover, Ontario, Canada

Location: Northeastern Lake Erie, mouth of Lynn River.

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Photo: Michel Forand

Managing Organization:
Canadian Coast Guard.

Notes:
This lighthouse was formerly the front light of a range, but the rear light (shown from a skeleton tower) has been discontinued.

Tower Height: 28

Height of Focal Plane: 37

Characteristic and Range: Isophase green light (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off)

Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower.

This light is operational

Date Established: 1846

Date Present Tower Built: ?

Current Use: Active aid to navigation.

Open To Public? Grounds (pier) only.

Directions:
The lighthouse is located at the south end of the west pier at Port Dover.