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Bon Desir Lighthouse

12 Chem. du-Cap-de-Bon-Désir, Les Bergeronnes, QC G0T 1G0, Canada

Name and Location

The Bon Desir Lighthouse is located in Les Bergeronnes, Quebec, Canada, serving as a beacon of guidance on the St. Lawrence River.

Construction and History

The Bon Desir Lighthouse was first constructed in 1879 by the Canadian Government to serve as a vital aid to navigation on the St. Lawrence River. At the time, the river was an important transportation route for goods and people, and the lighthouse played a crucial role in preventing accidents and ensuring safe passage.

Architecture and Materials

The Bon Desir Lighthouse stands at a height of 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level, with a red lantern perched atop its white tower. The light character is described as a flash every 6 seconds, with a range of approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles).

Light and Navigation

According to official records, the Bon Desir Lighthouse is classified as a "light_major" seamark, indicating its importance for navigation purposes. Its coordinates are approximately 48.2720787° N latitude and -69.4687098° W longitude.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Bon Desir Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The light sequence is described as "1+(5)", indicating that the light flashes once and then continues to flash five times in succession. The light character is a flash every 6 seconds, with a range of approximately 18 kilometers (11 miles).

Further Information

No further information available about the Bon Desir Lighthouse.

Details

NameBon Desir Lighthouse
CityLes Bergeronnes
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.2720787, -69.4687098
Year of construction1879
Storiesanecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse
Tower height14
Landscape typeriver
View description
Opening hours
Light characteristic1+(5)
Light range18