Edmunds Rock Lighthouse
M7FH+3H Grand Manan, NB, Canada
Name and Location
Edmunds Rock Lighthouse, also known as H 4175, is located on Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick, Canada. The lighthouse's coordinates are 44.6726478° N, -66.7210459° W.
Construction and History
The exact year of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the early 20th century.
Architecture and Materials
Edmunds Rock Lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 6 meters, with a focal height of approximately 20 meters above sea level. Its design is characteristic of minor light towers, providing a green light with a period of 4 seconds, consisting of 3.5 cycles of flashing every 0.5 seconds.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's light serves as a beacon for maritime navigation on the Northumberland Strait. As a minor light tower, it is likely automated, with no manual operation or notable changes to its function over time.
Accessibility and Visiting
Unfortunately, the current status and accessibility of Edmunds Rock Lighthouse are unknown. There are no available records of guided tours or on-site facilities.
Notable Views and Landscape
The surrounding landscape is characterized by the rugged coastline and scenic views of the Northumberland Strait. The island's rural landscape features rolling hills, forests, and rocky coastlines.
Technical and Operational Details
As a minor light tower, Edmunds Rock Lighthouse is likely automated, with no manual operation or notable changes to its function over time.
Further Information
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Details
Name | Edmunds Rock Lighthouse |
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City | |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 44.6726478, -66.7210459 |
Focal height | 20 |
Tower height | 6 |
Heritage status | false |
Landscape type | rugged coastline and scenic views of the Northumberland Strait |
Guided tours | false |
Nearby attractions | Grand Manan Island |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | green light with a period of 4 seconds, consisting of 3.5 cycles of flashing every 0.5 seconds |
Automated | true |