Irvine Point Range Lighthouse
Irvine Point Range, Pleasure Point Ln, Gananoque, ON K7G 3C7, Canada
Name and Location
The Irvine Point Range Lighthouse is located in Gananoque, Ontario, Canada. Its geographic coordinates are 44°12'25" N, 76°18'26" W (Latitude and Longitude).
Construction and History
The lighthouse was constructed in 1874 to aid navigation on the St. Lawrence River, which flows through the heart of Gananoque. At the time, the river was an important transportation route, and the lighthouse was designed to help vessels safely navigate its treacherous waters.
Architecture and Materials
The Irvine Point Range Lighthouse is a classic example of Victorian-era architecture, with a distinctive tower and surrounding structures. The tower stands at approximately 15 meters (49 feet) tall.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse's focal height is approximately 14.5 meters (47.6 feet), and its light characteristic is Fl(3)W.15s, which means that it emits a flash of white light every 15 seconds.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse is open to the public during specific hours and offers guided tours for those interested in learning more about its rich history. Visitors can also enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area from the lighthouse's observation deck.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the surrounding area from the lighthouse's observation deck.
Technical and Operational Details
As of the present day, the Irvine Point Range Lighthouse has been decommissioned as an active aid to navigation and now serves as a museum and heritage site. The Canadian Coast Guard manages the lighthouse, which has a long history of preserving Canada's maritime heritage.
Further Information
For more information about the Irvine Point Range Lighthouse, please visit its Wikipedia page at [link].
Details
Name | Irvine Point Range Lighthouse |
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City | Gananoque |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 44.2043856, -76.3104129 |
Year of construction | 1874 |
Events | shipwrecks; rescues |
Architectural style | Victorian |
Focal height | 14.5 |
Tower height | 15 |
Heritage status | true |
Renovations | museum; heritage site |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | riverfront |
View description | scenic views of the surrounding area |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Opening hours | specific hours |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | "Fl(3)W.15s" |
Automated | false |