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Discovery Island Light

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Discovery Island Light, Maritime lighthouse on Discovery Island, Canada

The white cylindrical tower rises 11 meters above Pandora Hill, featuring a red lantern and balcony for maritime navigation in British Columbia.

The lighthouse began operations in 1886, with Richard Brinn serving as the first keeper alongside his daughter Mary Ann Croft.

Mary Ann Croft became the first female lighthouse keeper in Canada in 1902, maintaining the facility for three decades until 1932.

The lighthouse emits a single white flash every 5 seconds, with a nominal range extending 16 nautical miles across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The facility operated with human keepers for 110 continuous years until 1996, when automated systems replaced manual operations.

Location: British Columbia

Inception: 1886

Height: 11 m

GPS coordinates: 48.42420,-123.22600

Latest update: March 14, 2025 05:10

Historical lighthouses on Canadian coasts

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Canadian lighthouses guide ships through coastal waters since the 19th century. These maritime structures stand at strategic points from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Each lighthouse serves a specific navigation function and documents the evolution of Canadian seafaring.

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