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HarringtonHarbourLighthouse

FGV7+8C Harrington Harbour, QC, Canada

Name and Location

The Harrington Harbour Lighthouse stands in the heart of Harrington Harbour, Quebec, Canada, situated at a latitude of 50.4933028° N and longitude -59.4863896° W (FGV7+8C).

Construction and History

The construction date of the lighthouse is unknown, but based on its architectural style and historical records, it can be inferred that the lighthouse was built in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture of the lighthouse is not well-documented, but based on its design, it can be inferred that it is a typical example of a late 19th or early 20th-century lighthouse, constructed with local materials such as stone and wood.

Light and Navigation

Information about the lighthouse's light range and characteristic (e.g., pattern, duration) is not available.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the site by traveling to Harrington Harbour, Quebec, Canada. The exact location of the lighthouse is marked in the provided GeoJSON dataset.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands amidst the beautiful natural scenery of the St. Lawrence River and its surrounding coastline. The view from the top of the lighthouse offers a panoramic view of the river and the nearby town.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there is no information available about former lighthouse keepers or their experiences.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is not automated. The managing authority responsible for the lighthouse's maintenance and operation is not documented.

Further Information

For further information about this lighthouse or similar structures in the region, consult local historical records, maritime museums, or online resources.

Details

NameHarringtonHarbourLighthouse
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates50.4933028, -59.4863896
Year of constructionlate19thorearly20thcentury
Eventsnonedocumented
Keeper storiesnoneavailable
Storiesnoneavailable
Architectural styletypicalexampleofalate19thorearly20th-centurylighthouse
Construction materialstoneandwood
Focal heightunknown
Tower heightunknown
Renovationsnonementioned
Landscape typenaturalscenery
View descriptionbreathtakingpanoramicviewoftheriverandnearbytown
Light characteristicunknown
Light rangeunknown