Ferryland Head Light

Lighthouse

47°01′00.5″N 52°51′27.4″W / 47.016806°N 52.857611°W / 47.016806; -52.857611TowerConstructed1871Constructionbrick encased in iron towerHeight14 metres (46 ft)Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lanternMarkingsred tower and dome, white lanternOperatorIrish Loop Development BoardHeritagerecognized federal heritage building of Canada

LightFocal height58 metres (190 ft)Range15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi)

CharacteristicFl W 6s.

Ferryland Head Light is an active lighthouse on Avalon Peninsula, southeast of the village of Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated at the end of a long peninsula that juts into the sea.

History

This lighthouse was built in 1871. It is a 14-metre tall cylindrical tower, painted red. Atop is a white lantern, a gallery, and a red roof. It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron. The lantern flashes white every six seconds. The original light has been replaced, and is now part of a display at the Ferryland Museum.^[1]

In August 2012, the Town of Ferryland became the new owners of this lighthouse. It is managed by the Irish Loop Development Board.^[1]

Keepers

Michael Kearney 1871-1882
William Costello 1882-1905
John William Costello 1905-1927
Augustan Costello 1927-1939
William "Billy" Costello 1939-1970^[2]

References

^ ^a ^b Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southeastern Newfoundland". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
^ Ferryland Head Lighthouse Lighthouse Friend