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Name: Giants Tomb Island Light  

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Nearest Town or City:
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada

Location: Southern tip of Giants Tomb Island, southeastern Georgian Bay, Lake Huron.


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Photo: Huronia Lightstation Preservation Society

Tower Height: 37

Height of Focal Plane: 40

Characteristic and Range: Two white flashes every 5 seconds, visible for 11 miles.

Description of Tower: White, square pyramidal wooden tower with dwelling attached, red lantern.

This light is not operational

Date Established: 1893

Date Deactivated: c. 1967

Date Automated: 1939

Current Use: Destroyed.

Keepers: Rowland B. Little (1893-1898), Alfred H. Griffith (1898-1924), Joseph H. Martin (1924-1939)


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