File:Low Point Lighthouse (4).jpg

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English: The first lighthouse was an octagonal wood tower built in 1832, 21 meters (69ft) high. It had a round iron lantern and a 3rd order double bullseye lens manufactured in France. This lighthouse was replaced in 1936 by the current concrete tower, but the original lantern and lens were retained. It has the only remaining circular lantern in Nova Scotia.

Location: Northeast entrance to Sydney Harbour

Began and Lit: 1938

Tower Height: 22 meters (72ft)

Light Height: 23.8 meters (78ft) above water level

Characteristic: Flashing White (1992)

Still operating: True

Region: Cape Breton Island

Scenic Drive: Marconi Trail
Date Taken on 24 August 2012, 19:15
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DSC02028 - Sunset at Low Point Lighthouse

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Dennis G. Jarvis    wikidata:Q122977591
 
Dennis G. Jarvis
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pseudonym: archer10; Archer10
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Camera location46° 15′ 59.07″ N, 60° 07′ 34.94″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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