Prince Shoal Light, Federal heritage lighthouse in Tadoussac, Canada
The steel lighthouse rises 14 meters above the St. Lawrence River, featuring an hourglass shape with a helicopter landing pad on its summit.
The lighthouse construction in 1905 followed incidents of ships running aground, including HMS Hero carrying the Prince of Wales in 1860.
Prince Shoal Light represents the evolution of maritime navigation in Quebec, from early lightships to automated steel structures guiding vessels through waterways.
The structure emits white flashes every 2.5 seconds across an 18-nautical-mile range, operating continuously to direct maritime traffic near Tadoussac.
During the 1966 Christmas storm, three keepers endured severe flooding and structural damage while radio broadcasts alternated between holiday songs and crisis updates.
Location: Tadoussac
Inception: 1905
Height: 14 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 48.10810,-69.61432
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:36
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