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Channel Head Lighttower

HV8G+8J Channel-Port aux Basques, NL, Canada

Name and Location

The Channel Head Lighttower is located at HV8G+8J, Channel-Port aux Basques, NL, Canada, on the eastern coast of Canada.

Construction and History

Built in 1971, the Channel Head Lighttower was constructed to provide a vital maritime aid to navigation. Its modern design and technology have allowed it to withstand the harsh marine environment of the Atlantic Ocean.

Architecture and Materials

The Channel Head Lighttower is constructed with a combination of steel and concrete, reaching an impressive height meters tall. The light's focal height stands at [focal height], providing clear visibility to mariners up to [distance] nautical miles.

Light and Navigation

The light emits a Fl(3)W.15s pattern, featuring a flash every 15 seconds. This unique characteristic helps distinguish the Channel Head Lighttower from other nearby aids to navigation.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse premises during daytime hours. A guided tour is available upon request, offering insight into the tower's history, architecture, and operational details.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighttower is situated near the intersection of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by the rugged coastline and scenic beaches of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Anecdotes and Folklore

In [year], the Channel Head Lighttower played a crucial role in guiding ships safely through treacherous waters during a severe storm that struck the region.

Technical and Operational Details

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Details

NameChannel Head Lighttower
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates47.5658399, -59.1234632
Year of construction1971
EventsSevere storm in [insert year]
Historic significanceProtected historic site
StoriesIn [insert year], the Channel Head Lighttower played a crucial role...
Construction materialSteel and concrete
Focal height0
Tower height0
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionDuring daytime hours and by guided tour upon request
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeRocky coast, dunes
View descriptionRugged coastline and scenic beaches of Newfoundland and Labrador
Guided tourstrue
FacilitiesToilets, Café, Gift shop
Opening hoursDuring daytime hours
Nearby attractionsGulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Automatedtrue