Managing Organization: Canadian Coast Guard
Notes: Construction of the two range pillars began in 1929 and was completed in 1931. They were replaced by new pillar towers in 1964-65. The rear light of the Downstream Range was initially located on a pole on the front pier of the Upstream Rear Light. Tower Height: 24 Height of Focal Plane: 28 Characteristic and Range: Fixed white; range 18 miles. Description of Tower: White, rectangular building with a fluorescent orange daymark, slatwork in the upper portion, and a black stripe.
This light is operational
Earlier Towers? 1931: Lantern on a pole on white, square, reinforced-concrete dwelling, on an octagonal concrete pier with sloping sides. Date Established: 1931 Date Present Tower Built: 1965 Date Automated: 1970 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Keepers: Joseph Tremblay (19? - 1946), Georges Tremblay (1946-1966), Richard Tremblay (1967-1970)
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