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Burial Island Lighthouse

QC9P+PH North Cowichan, BC, Canada

Name and Location

The Burial Island Lighthouse is located at QC9P+PH, North Cowichan, BC, Canada.

Construction and History

The Burial Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1924 during the Roaring Twenties era. The exact architect or architectural style of the lighthouse is unknown, but its design likely reflects the common characteristics of early 20th-century lighthouses.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on architecture and materials used to build the Burial Island Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the lighthouse is recorded as "Q" in the seamark database. The height of the lighthouse is 8 meters (26 feet), but the focal height of the light source and the light range are unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on public accessibility, including visitor information such as opening hours, entrance fee, guided tours, and on-site facilities.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and environment are not well-documented. The view from the lighthouse itself is unknown.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant historical events, shipwrecks, or notable visits have been recorded for the Burial Island Lighthouse. Local folklore and unique anecdotes are also unavailable.

Technical and Operational Details

The status of automation (automated vs manual operation) is unknown. The managing authority responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the lighthouse is Natural Resources Canada, as indicated by the seamark database.

Further Information

For further reading on lighthouses or related topics, please consult the references provided in the seamark database.

Details

NameBurial Island Lighthouse
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.7692694, -123.5635022
Year of construction1924
Tower height8
Light characteristicQ