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Sangster Island Lighthouse

CRF4+9V Lasqueti Island, BC, Canada

Name and Location

The Sangster Island Lighthouse (G 5508.5) is situated on the southeastern coast of Sangster Island, British Columbia, Canada, at approximately 49.4233974° N latitude and -124.1928595° W longitude.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the construction year or era of the Sangster Island Lighthouse. The lighthouse's official name is Sangster Island Lighthouse (G 5508.5), with no local nickname recorded in available sources.

Architecture and Materials

No information is available on the lighthouse's architectural style or construction materials.

Light and Navigation

The original light characteristic was Fl(3)W.15s, but this information may be outdated or incorrect. The height of the lighthouse is 16 meters (52.5 feet), with a focal height of 16 meters (52.5 feet). The Sangster Island Lighthouse is currently decommissioned, no longer serving as a navigational aid.

Accessibility and Visiting

The Sangster Island Lighthouse is not publicly accessible. Automation status: unknown.

Notable Views and Landscape

  • The surrounding landscape is characterized by the rugged coastline, with Sangster Island's lush vegetation and scenic coves making it a picturesque destination.
  • Sangster Island is located in the qathet Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. The area is known for its natural beauty, rich marine ecosystems, and diverse wildlife.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No significant historical events or stories are recorded about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse's coordinates are available in the provided GeoJSON dataset, with no heritage status recorded at this time. The managing authority is Natural Resources Canada, with source information from US NGA Pub. 111 (2010-09-02).

Further Information

For further reading, consult the provided GeoJSON dataset and the Natural Resources Canada website.

Details

NameSangster Island Lighthouse
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates49.4233974, -124.1928595
Historic significance
Focal height16
Tower height16
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typerocky coast
View descriptionrugged coastline, with Sangster Island's lush vegetation and scenic coves making it a picturesque destination.
Nearby attractionssurrounding islands and coastal areas, offering opportunities for kayaking, hiking, and wildlife watching.
Light characteristicFl(3)W.15s