Managing Organization: Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Region
Notes: The first light established here in 1906 was tended by the crew from the local lifeboat station. It was destroyed by a tidal wave in January 1914. The lifeboat crew continued to tend its replacement until July 1918. A keeper's house wasn't added to the station until 1929. Tower Height: 20 Height of Focal Plane: 50 Characteristic and Range: Flashing white every 12 seconds, visible for 16 nautical miles. Description of Tower: White tower on top of fog signal building, with red lantern.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1906: small wooden tower, destroyed by tsunami on January 2, 1914. Date Established: 1906 Date Present Tower Built: 1915 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? Grounds only. Keepers: James Frazer (1919-?)
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