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HantsportLighthouse

5 Davison St, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0, Canada

Name and Location

The Hantsport Lighthouse is located in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, Canada (45.0669737° N, -64.1702352° W).

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th century during the era of manual lighthouses.

The lighthouse was likely constructed to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic Ocean and to mark the entrance to the Minas Basin.

Architecture and Materials

The Hantsport Lighthouse is a small, cylindrical structure with an unknown height.

Its architectural style is typical of early 20th-century lighthouses in Nova Scotia.

The building's design is likely a result of local craftsmanship and may have been influenced by the region's maritime heritage.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information is available on the light characteristic or pattern used by the Hantsport Lighthouse.

However, it is possible that the lighthouse operated with a traditional fixed white light or a flashing light with a specific rhythm and duration.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Hantsport Lighthouse is privately owned and not open to the public for visits or tours.

The surrounding area is residential and offers no notable attractions or landmarks.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, no information is available on the technical and operational details of the Hantsport Lighthouse.

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Details

NameHantsportLighthouse
CityHantsport
CountryCanada
Coordinates45.0669737, -64.1702352
Year of constructionlate19thcentury
Events
Historic significancevitalaidtonavigation
Keeper stories
Stories
Architectural styleearly20th-century
Construction material
Focal height
Tower height[insertheight]
Landscape type
View description
Facilities
Light characteristictraditionalfixedwhitelightorflashinglightwithspecificrhythmandduration(unknown)
Light range