Mosher Island Lighthouse

A round fiberglass tower.

Early History

The first lighthouse was 37 feet high, a lantern on the roof of a square wood dwelling, which was painted white. The later lighthouse was a wooden "pepperpot" type, painted white with a red lantern.

Later History

In 1989 the light was automated. It was still in good condition - it just needed a coat of paint, but it was replaced by a fiberglass tower. In1990 the "pepperpot" light was pulled over and burned by the Coast Guard.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
Contributors: Mosher Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, Kathy Brown
Sources: NSLPS Database, Mosher Island Lighthouse Preservation Society brochure

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The Light Today

The keeper's houses remain at this automated and de-staffed station. The Mosher Island Preservation Society was formed in 1996 with the goal of preserving, protecting and promoting the Mosher Island Lighthouse property. The society has filed a proposal for preservation and sensitive development with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Photo: © Mary Smith

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Mosher Island Lighthouse Locator Map

Located on the east side of the island, at the west entrance to the LaHave River

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MOSHER ISLAND I - Light Details

• Location: East side of island, west entrance to LaHave River
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Began: 1868
• Year Lit: 1868
• Structure Type: Lantern on roof of square wood dwelling, white
• Light Characteristic: Fixed Red (1922)
• Tower Height: 037ft feet high.
• Light Height: 076ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1922 - 5th order dioptric lens, roof of dwelling, 26ft, 55ft
• 1930 - lantern on dwelling roof, may be different tower, hand fog horn
• 1960 - 1965 - square tower, red lantern
• 1990 - destroyed and burnt, replaced by fiberglass tower

MOSHER ISLAND II - Light Details

• Location: East side of island, west entrance to LaHave River
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Began: 1953
• Year Lit: 1953
• Structure Type: Square tapered wooden tower with red lantern

MOSHER ISLAND III - Light Details

• Location: 'East side of island, west entrance to LaHave River
• Standing: This light is still standing.
• Operating: This light is operational
• Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1991
• Began: 1989
• Year Lit: 1989
• Structure Type: Circular fiberglass with red lantern

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Lightkeepers for Mosher Island Lighthouse

Moser, Henry XXXX1878XX