Cape Scott Lighthouse

Cape Scott Lighthouse
Cape Scott Lighthouse
British Columbia
Location Cape Scott Provincial Park
British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates 50°46′57″N 128°25′38″W / 50.782364°N 128.427346°W / 50.782364; -128.427346Coordinates: 50°46′57″N 128°25′38″W / 50.782364°N 128.427346°W / 50.782364; -128.427346
Year first constructed 1927 (first)
Year first lit 1981 (current)
Foundation concrete pillars
Construction steel skeletal tower
Tower shape square tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern white tower, red balcony and lantern
Height 9 metres (30 ft)
Focal height 70 metres (230 ft)
Current lens first-order Fresnel lens
Light source diesel electric generator
Characteristic Fl W 10s.
Admiralty number G5172
CHS number CCG 0066
NGA number 14336
ARLHS number CAN-107
Managing agent Canadian Coast Guard [1]

Cape Scott Lighthouse is in the northwestern extremity of Vancouver Island near Cape Scott Provincial Park on Cape Scott, British Columbia and is on Department of National Defence property.[2]

History

The lighthouse was built on the cape in 1960 and is still in operation. Despite its remote location, it is still staffed by lighthouse keepers,[3] and is one of the few lighthouses that has not been automated. The lighthouse is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. There is a trail to the lighthouse that is usually open to visitors from the provincial park.[3]

Keepers

  • William Edward Gardiner 1960–1964
  • Arthur G. Walden 1964–1968
  • Anthony Holland 1968–1969
  • Don DeRousie 1971–1972
  • obert W. Noble 1972–1973
  • Don Weeden 1973–1992
  • Mike Higgins 1996–1997
  • Glenn Borgens 1998–1999
  • Roger Williamson 2001–2002
  • Mike Higgins 2002–2003
  • Harvey Humchitt 2003–at least 2013

See also

References

  1. ↑ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Cape Scott". BC Geographical Names.
  3. 1 2 Ministry of Environment - Cape Scott Marine Provincial Park



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