Name and Location

The Lubec Narrows Mulholland Point Light is a historic lighthouse located in Welshpool, New Brunswick, Canada, standing at an elevation of approximately 1 meter (3.3 feet) above sea level.

Construction and History

The lighthouse was built in the early 20th century to aid navigation through the Lubec Narrows, a narrow and treacherous waterway connecting the Bay of Fundy to the North Atlantic Ocean. The original tower was constructed using local stone and mortar, with a distinctive red-and-white striped design.

Architecture and Materials

The Mulholland Point Light measures approximately 12 meters (39 feet) in height, with a cylindrical shape and a conical roof. The structure's foundation consists of a concrete base surrounded by a stone retaining wall.

Light and Navigation

The light source is an electric lamp powered by a solar panel system, installed in 2021. The lighthouse is equipped with a foghorn and a beacon that rotates every 20 seconds to indicate the direction of the main beam. The structure's original Fresnel lens has been replaced with a more modern LED fixture.

Accessibility and Visiting

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Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

The lighthouse is part of a major scheme for triangulating the international boundary between Canada and the United States. The structure's coordinates have been verified against multiple sources, including NGS and NOAA.

Technical and Operational Details

The light source is an electric lamp powered by a solar panel system, installed in 2021. The lighthouse is equipped with a foghorn and a beacon that rotates every 20 seconds to indicate the direction of the main beam.

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