Name and Location

The Georges Island Lighthouse is located on Georges Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in 1873 by the Canadian Government to provide guidance for ships navigating the treacherous waters of Halifax Harbour. Prior to its construction, the area had seen numerous shipwrecks and maritime accidents due to poor visibility and lack of reliable navigation aids. The lighthouse was constructed to address this issue and has since become an important maritime landmark.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at a height of 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level, with a white cylindrical tower and a black lantern room.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a fixed white light every 30 seconds, characterized by a horn signal. The light's sector end is at 181 degrees, and its sector start is at 290 degrees, indicating the direction of guidance. This beacon serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners approaching Halifax from the east and west, visible for approximately 15 kilometers (9 miles) on a clear night.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape related to the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, further details about the lighthouse's maintenance, operation, or any notable incidents are unavailable at this time. If you have any additional information, please feel free to share!

Technical and Operational Details

The Georges Island Lighthouse is listed as H 3618 in the Canadian Coast Guard's Aids to Navigation database.

Further Information

The lighthouse's reference on Wikipedia and Wikidata provides further information on its significance and importance.