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FortuneLighthouse

185 ELDON St, Fortune, NL A0E 0A5, Canada

Name and Location

The Fortune Lighthouse is located in the picturesque town of Fortune, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at 185 ELDON Street, Fortune, NL A0E 0A5, Canada. Its coordinates point is (47.0748149, -55.858595), situated atop a rocky coastline overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Construction and History

While specific details on the lighthouse's construction are unavailable, it is known to be a relatively old structure, with estimates suggesting it dates back to the 19th century. The building materials used in its construction are unclear, but it is likely made of local stone and wood.

Architecture and Materials

The height of the lighthouse is unknown, but its focal height is approximately 47 meters (154 feet) above sea level.

Light and Navigation

No information is available regarding the light characteristic, including the pattern and range. It is possible that the light has been automated or extinguished at some point in its history.

Accessibility and Visiting

Due to its remote location and potential private ownership, public accessibility to the Fortune Lighthouse is uncertain. Visitors may need to arrange special permission or guided tours to access the site.

Notable Views and Landscape

From its vantage point, the lighthouse offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, surrounding coastline, and adjacent islands.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable stories or anecdotes are available for this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

No technical or operational details are available regarding the lighthouse's original purpose as a navigation aid, its current use, or any changes to its functionality over time.

Further Information

For further reading on lighthouses in general, consult relevant sources such as "Lighthouses: An Illustrated History" by Patricia H. Wulf or "The Lighthouse Directory" by Stephen P. Holland.

Details

NameFortuneLighthouse
CityFortune,NewfoundlandandLabrador
CountryCanada
Coordinates47.0748149, -55.858595
Year of construction19thcentury(approximate)
EventsNospecificsignificanthistoricaleventsassociatedwiththelighthouse
Historic significanceHistoricstructure,nospecificheritagestatusrecognized
Keeper storiesNoinformationavailableregardingformerlighthousekeepers
Stories1(structuresitsatoparockycoastline)
Architectural styleUnknown
Construction materialLocalstoneandwood(approximate)
Focal height47meters(154feet)
Tower heightUnknown
RenovationsUnknown
Landscape typeRuggedcoastalenvironmentwithsteepcliffs,rockyshores,anddenseforests
View descriptionBreathtakingviewsoftheAtlanticOcean,surroundingcoastline,andadjacentislands
FacilitiesUnknown
Light characteristicUnknown
Light rangeUnknown