Georges Island Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in South End, Halifax, Canada
The white concrete lighthouse features a red vertical stripe, a red dome, and stands at 16 meters tall on Georges Island in Halifax Harbour.
The initial wooden tower from 1876 burned down in 1916, leading to the construction of the current concrete octagonal structure in 1917.
From 1946, the Matthews family maintained the lighthouse without electricity, using wood stoves and battery-operated devices for their daily needs.
The automated beacon assists marine navigation with its light reaching 15 nautical miles across Halifax Harbour, guiding vessels safely through the waters.
The lighthouse contained a fog bell transferred from Meagher's Beach in 1889, which operated alongside a flashing red light installed in 1903.
Location: South End
Location: Halifax
Address: 65 Georges Island Road Halifax
GPS coordinates: 44.64062,-63.56035
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:43
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