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Silver Islet Lighthouse

74RG+W8 Silver Islet, ON, Canada

Name and Location

The Silver Islet Lighthouse is located on Silver Islet, Ontario, Canada, situated on a small island in Lake Superior.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it was likely built during the late 19th century when its importance as a beacon for ships increased. The lighthouse has been recognized as a heritage site by the Government of Canada.

Architecture and Materials

Unfortunately, there is limited information available on the architectural style and materials used in the construction of the Silver Islet Lighthouse. Further research is needed to determine its exact design and building materials.

Light and Navigation

There is no information available on the light range and characteristic of the Silver Islet Lighthouse.

Accessibility and Visiting

The lighthouse is no longer manually operated and is not open to the public for visits. However, it can be viewed from the surrounding area or through online resources.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated on a small island in Lake Superior, surrounded by scenic views of the lake and surrounding terrain.

Anecdotes and Folklore

There is limited local folklore and unique anecdotes available about the Silver Islet Lighthouse. If you have any stories or legends related to the lighthouse, I would be happy to hear them!

Technical and Operational Details

The height and focal height of the lighthouse are unknown due to the lack of available data. The Government of Canada has been recognized as the managing authority for the Silver Islet Lighthouse.

Further Information

There are no references available for further reading on the Silver Islet Lighthouse. If you have any additional information or resources, please let me know!

Details

NameSilver Islet Lighthouse
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates48.2923174, -88.8742149
Historic significanceMaritime aid to navigation
StoriesLocal folklore and unique anecdotes
Heritage statustrue
Access descriptionView from surrounding area or online resources
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeIsland
View descriptionScenic views of Lake Superior and surrounding terrain
Guided toursfalse
Automatedtrue