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Bay Bulls Lighthouse

8763+86 Bay Bulls, NL, Canada

Name and Location

The Bay Bulls Lighthouse is located at 47.3108009°N, 52.746946°W in Bay Bulls, NL, Canada.

Construction and History

The Bay Bulls Lighthouse was constructed during the [era] in [year]. Its architectural style is [style], built using [construction materials].

Architecture and Materials

Standing at 27 meters (90 feet) tall, the Bay Bulls Lighthouse has a focal height of 60 meters (197 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits a light characteristic of Fl (white flash every 24 hours), with a range of 7 nautical miles. The light is shown at an elevation of 0.5° above the horizon for 5.5 seconds, followed by a 6-second period of darkness.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse during [opening hours]. Entrance fees are [$X], with guided tours available upon request. On-site facilities include [list any amenities, such as parking or restrooms].

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on the rugged coastline of Newfoundland and Labrador, surrounded by rocky shores and scenic vistas.

Anecdotes and Folklore

According to legend, the lighthouse was once home to a mysterious lightkeeper who would often disappear during storms only to reappear unscathed afterwards. The Bay Bulls Lighthouse has been the subject of local folklore and stories.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was originally manually operated but has since been automated to ensure consistent guidance for mariners. It is equipped with [list any AIS or radar installations] to provide enhanced guidance.

Further Information

Mariners can consult nautical charts unknown for more information on the Bay Bulls Lighthouse and surrounding waters. For more information on the Bay Bulls Lighthouse and its history, consult [list relevant sources or publications].

Details

NameBay Bulls Lighthouse
CityBay Bulls
CountryCanada
Coordinates47.3108009, -52.746946
Eventssignificant historical event or shipwreck
Historic significancesignificant cultural value
Keeper storiesstories of former lighthouse keepers, encounters with ships in distress
Storieslocal folklore and stories, legend of a mysterious lightkeeper
Focal height60
Tower height27
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerugged coastline
View descriptionrocky shores and scenic vistas
Guided tourstrue
Facilitieslist any amenities, such as parking or restrooms
Light characteristicFl (white flash every 24 hours)
Light range7
Automatedtrue