Cape Beale Light, Active lighthouse in Area A Bamfield, Canada
The Cape Beale Light station stands 51 meters above sea level on Vancouver Island, featuring a square pyramidal tower with a balcony and red painted slatted daymarks.
The Canadian government established the first lighthouse at Cape Beale in 1874, marking the entrance to Barkley Sound and supporting maritime navigation on Vancouver Island's coast.
Captain Charles William Barkley named this location after John Beale, his ship's purser on the Imperial Eagle, connecting the site to early maritime exploration.
The lighthouse remains operational under Canadian Coast Guard management, providing essential navigation assistance while collecting oceanographic data for maritime safety.
From 1971 to 1998, the station gathered daily coastal water temperature and salinity measurements as part of the British Columbia Shore Station Oceanographic Program.
Location: Area A (Bamfield)
GPS coordinates: 48.78643,-125.21552
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:02
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