West Ironbound Island Lighthouse

West Ironbound Locator Map

WEST IRONBOUND ISLAND I - Light Details

• Location: South side of island, entrance to LaHave River
• Standing: This light is no longer standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Began: 1855
• Year Lit: 1855
• Structure Type: Lantern on roof of square wood dwelling
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1922)
• Tower Height: 029ft feet high.
• Light Height: 070ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1858 - 8 catatropic lamps, group flashing white (80s)
• 1922 - catatropic long focus lens, group flashing white (25s)
• 1987 - replaced by present tower

WEST IRONBOUND ISLAND II - Light Details

• Location: South side of island, 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 1966
• Began: 1987
• Year Lit: 1987
• Structure Type: Circular fibreglass tower, white, no lantern
• Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1992)
• Tower Height: 034ft feet high.
• Light Height: 080ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1987 - replaced original tower of 1855
• 1992 - electric lantern, flashing white (12s)

Lightkeepers for West Ironbound Island Lighthouse

• Wolfe, John XXXX1858XX