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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

NameIrvine Point Range Lighthouse
CityGananoque
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.2043856, -76.3104129
Year of construction1874
Eventsshipwrecks; rescues
Architectural styleVictorian
Focal height14.5
Tower height15
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsmuseum; heritage site
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeriverfront
View descriptionscenic views of the surrounding area
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Opening hoursspecific hours
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Fl(3)W.15s"
Automatedfalse