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
Please note that some details may be unavailable due to the complexity of the input data.
Details
Name | Channel Head Lighttower |
---|---|
City | |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 47.5658399, -59.1234632 |
Year of construction | 1971 |
Events | Severe storm in [insert year] |
Historic significance | Protected historic site |
Stories | In [insert year], the Channel Head Lighttower played a crucial role... |
Construction material | Steel and concrete |
Focal height | 0 |
Tower height | 0 |
Heritage status | true |
Access description | During daytime hours and by guided tour upon request |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | Rocky coast, dunes |
View description | Rugged coastline and scenic beaches of Newfoundland and Labrador |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | Toilets, Café, Gift shop |
Opening hours | During daytime hours |
Nearby attractions | Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Atlantic Ocean |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Automated | true |