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PortlockPointLighthouse

RJHX+27 Mayne Island, BC, Canada

Name and Location

Portlock Point Lighthouse is located at RJHX+27 on Mayne Island in the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada.

Construction and History

The Portlock Point Lighthouse was constructed during the early 20th century, but the exact year of construction is not well-documented. The lighthouse's architectural style is unknown due to limited information available.

Architecture and Materials

There is no specific information on the architecture or materials used in the construction of the Portlock Point Lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a white light with a characteristic pattern of Q, lasting for 1 period, and has a range of approximately 7 kilometers (4.3 miles). The reference number G 5368 is used to identify this light aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

As of the available information, the Portlock Point Lighthouse has been automated in its operations. Visitors can access the site, but details on guided tours or on-site facilities are not currently available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated on Mayne Island, which offers scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There are no documented local folklore or unique anecdotes about the Portlock Point Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

As of the available information, there is no specific information on the technical and operational details of the Portlock Point Lighthouse.

Further Information

For further reading on the Portlock Point Lighthouse and other aids to navigation in Canada, please visit http://www.notmar.gc.ca/publications/list-livre/pac/p2652-en.php">www.notmar.gc.ca/publications/list-livre/pac/p2652-en.php.

Details

NamePortlockPointLighthouse
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.8275284, -123.3518258
Year of constructionearly20thcentury
Architectural styleunknown
Construction materialnotmentioned
Focal height15.5meters
Tower height15.5meters
Landscape typebeach
View descriptionscenicviewsofthePacificOcean
Light characteristicQ,lastingfor1periodandhavingarangeofapproximately7kilometers(4.3miles)
Light rangeapproximately7kilometers(4.3miles)