Channel Islands Lighthouse
RJ29+G3 Mayne Island, BC, Canada
Name and Location
The Channel Islands Lighthouse is located on Mayne Island, British Columbia, Canada. The official address is RJ29+G3 Mayne Island, BC, Canada, with coordinates -123.3823187, 48.8013626.
Construction and History
The exact construction era of the lighthouse is unknown, but it is likely that the lighthouse was built during the late 19th or early 20th century using traditional materials such as wood and stone. Although specific details about its history are unavailable, the lighthouse has been an important maritime aid for many years.
Architecture and Materials
The height of the lighthouse is not specified, but it uses traditional materials such as wood and stone in its construction.
Light and Navigation
The light range of the Channel Islands Lighthouse is approximately 7 nautical miles (13 kilometers), with a characteristic sequence of Fl(3)W.15s, indicating that it emits a white light in a flash pattern of three periods, followed by a white light for 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse has been automated, meaning that it is no longer operated manually. Visitors can access the site, but specific information on visiting hours, entrance fees, or guided tours is not available.
Notable Views and Landscape
The Channel Islands Lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding waters and coastline. On a clear day, visitors can see the Gulf Islands, including Salt Spring Island, where another important maritime aid is located. The lighthouse sits on Mayne Island, part of the Southern Gulf Islands, an archipelago in the Strait of Georgia, known for its natural beauty.
Technical and Operational Details
The focal height of the lighthouse is reportedly 9 meters (29.5 feet) above sea level.
Further Information
For further reading on this and other lighthouses, please consult the US NGA Pub. 111 (2010-09-02) or Natural Resources Canada's database of seamarks.
Details
Name | Channel Islands Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 48.8013626, -123.3823187 |
Architectural style | wood and stone |
Construction material | wood, stone |
Focal height | 9 |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | coastal landscape |
View description | breathtaking view of the surrounding waters and coastline |
Nearby attractions | Salt Spring Island |
Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
Light range | 7 |
Automated | true |