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Southwest Wolf Island Light

W7P8+QJ Pennfield Parish, NB, Canada

Name and Location

The Southwest Wolf Island Light is a lighthouse located in Pennfield Parish, New Brunswick, Canada (44.9368974° N, -66.7334753° W).

Construction and History

The Southwest Wolf Island Light was constructed in the early 20th century. Although its exact history remains unclear, it is believed to have been built during this period. The lighthouse's purpose has changed over time, as it is currently decommissioned and no longer serves as a navigational aid.

Architecture and Materials

The Southwest Wolf Island Light has a unique cylindrical design and is constructed of unknown materials. Its height is 11.4 meters (37 feet), with a focal height of 38.1 meters (125 feet).

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse originally had a light range of 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) and featured a Fl (flashing white light with a period of 10 seconds). Although it is no longer operational, its distinctive light characteristic remains an important aspect of its history.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not permitted to access the lighthouse due to its remote location. The surrounding coastal area offers scenic hiking trails, beachcombing opportunities, and wildlife viewing, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Notable Views and Landscape

The view from the lighthouse is breathtaking, offering vistas of the Atlantic Ocean with opportunities to spot various marine wildlife and majestic sunsets. The surrounding landscape features rugged coastlines, scenic beaches, and picturesque coves.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, no notable anecdotes or folklore are available about the Southwest Wolf Island Light.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was automated at an unknown date, and its current status is decommissioned. The surrounding environment is a coastal area with rocky shores, sandy beaches, and wetlands.

Further Information

For more information on the lighthouse's location, please refer to the NOAA Electronic Navigation Chart US5ME55M (Harbour) or the Seemark dataset (node/1319594934).

Details

NameSouthwest Wolf Island Light
City
CountryCanada
Coordinates44.9368974, -66.7334753
Architectural styleCylindrical
Focal height38.1
Tower height11.4
Accessiblefalse
Landscape typeCoastal
View descriptionBreathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, with opportunities to spot various marine wildlife and majestic sunsets.
Nearby attractionsscenic hiking trails, beachcombing opportunities, wildlife viewing
Light characteristicFl (Flashing white light with a period of 10 seconds)
Light range7
Automatedtrue