File:Lighthouse NS-01514 - Gull Rock Lighthouse (27813414604).jpg

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This view is on private land but open to the public, they even have a bench there to sit on and enjoy the view..

A collection of dangerous ledges and rocks, known as the Ragged Islands, guard the entrance to Lockeport Harbour. Ship owners of Shelburne County requested a light to mark these dangers and guide ships into the harbour, the government approved funds for a lighthouse on Gull Rock, a wave-swept ledge, 100 meters (328ft) by 38 meters (125ft).

The original lighthouse built in 1853 was of a square tapered wooden tower with a dwelling in its lower section.

The present lighthouse was built around 1955 and features a square tower on a two storey keepers house.

In 1986 athenite was sprayed on the exterior, increasing the thickness of its reinforced concrete walls. Gull Rock Lighthouse was de-staffed in 1987, and the fog-alarm building, workshop, and boathouse were all removed. Currently all that remains is the lighthouse, a couple of oil tanks, the helicopter pad and walkway to it.


Location: Entrance to Lockeport Harbour, 1.5 miles off shore Began and Lit: 1955 Still operating: True Structure Type: Square wood and concrete dwelling, red lantern on top Tower Height: 11.89 meters (39ft)

Light Height: 17.07 meters (56ft) above water level
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Author Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada
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Camera location43° 41′ 47.13″ N, 65° 06′ 21.02″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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