Gillis Point Lighthouse

GILLIS POINT I - Light Details

• Location: On point, south entrance to Maskell's Harbour
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1973
• Began: 1895
• Year Lit: 1895
• Structure Type: Square wood tower, white, red lantern, dwelling attached
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1984)
• Tower Height: 038ft feet high.
• Light Height: 074ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1922 - 1943 - 7th order dioptric lens, fixed white, 14m
• 1972 - alteration of some form
• 1973 - automated prior to this date - 1980 - seasonal (Apr-Dec)
• 1984 - replaced by present tower

GILLIS POINT II - Light Details

• Location: On point, south entrance to Maskell's Harbour
• Standing: This light is still standing.
• Operating: This light is operational
• Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1984
• Began: 1984
• Year Lit: 1984
• Structure Type: Square wood white tower
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1992)
• Tower Height: 037ft feet high.
• Light Height: 074ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1984 - replaced original tower of 1895
• 1992 - electric lantern, flashing white (4s), seasonal (May-Dec)