Fort Monckton Lighthouse, Historical lighthouse in Port Elgin, Canada.
The Fort Monckton Lighthouse stands 7 meters tall on Gaspereaux Point, featuring a cylindrical tower painted red with a white horizontal band.
The French built Fort Gaspereaux in 1751, which British forces captured and renamed Fort Monckton in 1755 before burning it down in 1756.
A stone cairn near the lighthouse commemorates Fort Monckton and serves as a reminder of the region's maritime and military past.
The lighthouse operated from 1908 until December 2014, when it was deactivated, and the structure was subsequently demolished in January 2016.
The original wooden tower caught fire in the 1950s, leading to its replacement with a cylindrical structure that began operations in 1972.
Location: New Brunswick
Location: Port Elgin
Inception: 1908
Height: 7 m
GPS coordinates: 46.04323,-64.07076
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:10
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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