PICTOU ISLAND SOUTH END LIGHTHOUSE

Location

PICTOU ISLAND WEST END - Light Details

• Location: West point of island
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1993
• Began: 1905
• Year Lit: 1905
• Structure Type: Octagonal wood tower, white, red lantern, dwelling
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1922)
• Tower Height: 049ft feet high.
• Light Height: 061ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1920 - alteration of some form
• 1922 - catatropic lens, group flashing white (30s)
• 1962 - 1968 - replaced by skeleton tower

PICTOU ISLAND SOUTH - Light Details

• Location: On top of bank, near wharf
• Standing: This light is still standing.
• Operating: This light is operational
• Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated.
• Date Automated: Automated by 1993
• Began: 1974
• Year Lit: 1974
• Structure Type: Square wood tower, white
• Light Characteristic: Isophasic White (1992)
• Light Height: 032ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

1974 - replaced Pictou Island West Wharf Light