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Lincoln Lighthouse

8 Thatch Rd, Lincoln, NB E3B 7E4, Canada

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The Lincoln Lighthouse is located in Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada.

Construction and History

The exact date of the Lincoln Lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the mid-19th century as a response to the growing need for navigation aids along the St. John River. The lighthouse has undergone several renovations and restorations over the years, with the most significant being a major repair project in the 1980s.

Architecture and Materials

The Lincoln Lighthouse is a classic example of a Canadian lighthouse, featuring a square tower with a pyramidal roof and a lantern room at the top. The tower stands approximately 30 feet tall, with a focal height of 60 feet above sea level. The lighthouse's architecture is characterized by its simplicity and functionality, with a strong emphasis on durability and weather resistance.

Light and Navigation

The Lincoln Lighthouse has historically been equipped with a fixed white light, which was originally powered by kerosene lamps. In the late 20th century, the lighthouse was converted to an automated system, using solar power to generate electricity. The current lighting system is characterized by a Fl(3)W.15s pattern, indicating three flashes of white light every 15 seconds.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Lincoln Lighthouse is not open to the public for tours or visits. However, visitors can view the lighthouse from the surrounding area, which offers scenic views of the St. John River and the surrounding landscape.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of the St. John River and the surrounding landscape when viewing the Lincoln Lighthouse from a distance.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard, with regular inspections and maintenance performed to ensure its continued operation. The geographic coordinates are 45.8688554° N latitude and -66.5073766° W longitude.

Further Information

For further information on the Lincoln Lighthouse, please refer to NRCan-CanVec-7.0 and additional references.

Details

NameLincoln Lighthouse
CityOromocto
CountryCanada
Coordinates45.8688554, -66.5073766
Historic significanceimportant part of Canada's maritime heritage
Architectural styleclassic Canadian lighthouse
Focal height60
Tower height30
Renovationsmajor repair project in the 1980s
Accessiblefalse
Landscape type
View description
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s
Automatedtrue