Ferryland Head Light

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.

Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Ferryland Head Lighthouse
Newfoundland
LocationAvalon Peninsula,
Ferryland,
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
Coordinates47°01′00.5″N 52°51′27.4″W
Year first constructed1871
Constructionbrick encased in iron tower
Tower shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / patternred tower and dome, white lantern
Tower height14 metres (46 ft)
Focal height58 metres (190 ft)
Range15 nautical mile 
CharacteristicFl W 6s.
Admiralty numberH0450
CHS numberCCG 509
NGA number110-1876
ARLHS numberCAN-656
Managing agentIrish Loop Development Board
Heritagerecognized federal heritage building of Canada 

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 It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron.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]

See also

References
  1. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southeastern Newfoundland". unc.edu. Retrieved 2014-08-25.
  2. Ferryland Head Lighthouse Lighthouse Friend


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