Characteristic Fl W 6s. Height 14 m Year first constructed 1871 | Admiralty number H0450 Opened 1871 | |
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Construction brick encased in iron tower Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern red tower and dome, white lantern | ||
Ferryland Head Light is an active lighthouse on Avalon Peninsula, southeast of the village of Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is situated at the end of a long peninsula that juts into the sea.
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History
This lighthouse was built in 1871. It is a 14-metre tall cylindrical tower, painted red. Atop is a white lantern, a gallery, and a red roof. It was originally made of brick, but, since 1892, has been encased with iron. The lantern flashes white every six seconds. The original light has been replaced, and is now part of a display at the Ferryland Museum.
In August 2012, the Town of Ferryland became the new owners of this lighthouse. It is managed by the Irish Loop Development Board.
Keepers
Michael Kearney 1871-1882 William Costello 1882-1905 John William Costello 1905-1927 Augustan Costello 1927-1939 William “Billy” Costello 1939-1970