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Dock Island Lighthouse

MJCV+H7 Sidney, BC, Canada

Name and Location

The Dock Island Lighthouse is located at MJCV+H7, Sidney, BC, Canada, situated on the scenic coast of British Columbia.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there are no records available for the construction date or architect of the lighthouse, making it impossible to provide further details on this aspect.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's design is characterized by its simplicity and functionality, typical of minor lighthouses. Its height above ground level is 11 meters (36 feet), with a focal height of unknown values.

Light and Navigation

According to available information, the lighthouse emits a green light with an unknown range and characteristic pattern (Q).

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is situated on Dock Island, Sidney, BC, Canada. Visitors can access the island via boat or kayak. Unfortunately, no public accessibility information is available for entering the lighthouse itself.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a scenic coastal area with surrounding natural habitats, offering beautiful views of the surrounding environment.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable anecdotes or folklore related to this lighthouse due to the limited data available.

Technical and Operational Details

As the light characteristic is not automated, suggesting manual operation. Unfortunately, there is no information available on the current use of the lighthouse or whether it has been installed with AIS or radar technology.

Further Information

For more information on minor lighthouses in British Columbia, refer to the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US NGA) publication 111.

Details

NameDock Island Lighthouse
CitySidney
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.671432, -123.3567999
Architectural styletypical of minor lighthouses
Tower height11
Access descriptionVisitors can access the island via boat or kayak.
Landscape typecoastal
View descriptionscenic coastal area with surrounding natural habitats
Nearby attractionsscenic coastal views and natural habitats
Light characteristicQ
Automatedfalse