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Wrights Range Front Lighthouse

Beach Light Road

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Wrights Range Front Lighthouse

The Wrights Range Front Lighthouse is situated on Beach Light Road in Victoria, Canada. The lighthouse is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

History

Construction of the Wrights Range Front Lighthouse began in 1903. It has been an important aid to navigation for mariners in the area ever since.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the lighthouse is approximately 30 meters (98 feet). The focal height, which is the distance from the base of the lens to the center of the light source, is around 25 meters (82 feet). The lighthouse features a distinctive red coloration. It was reportedly built using traditional materials and techniques.

Light Characteristics

The lighthouse emits a Q character light, indicating that it is a lower-order aid to navigation. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers).

Current Status

The Wrights Range Front Lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.

Heritage Status

The lighthouse has been designated as a historic site in Canada.

Notable Historical Events

  • No notable historical events have been recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NameWrights Range Front Lighthouse
CityVictoria
CountryCanada
Coordinates46.204506, -63.49682
Current useactive aid to navigation