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Point Prim Lighthouse

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Point Prim Lighthouse
Map
LocationMunicipality of the District of Digby, Canada Edit this at Wikidata
Coordinates44°41′27″N 65°47′11″W / 44.6908°N 65.7864°W / 44.6908; -65.7864
Tower
Constructed1964 Edit this on Wikidata
Constructionconcrete Edit this on Wikidata
Automated1984 Edit this on Wikidata
Height14 m (46 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Shapesquare Edit this on Wikidata
Markingsred and white (tower), red (lantern) Edit this on Wikidata
OperatorFriends of Point Prim (2011–) Edit this on Wikidata
Heritageheritage lighthouse, Municipally Registered Property Edit this on Wikidata
Fog signal3s. blast every 30s.
Light
Focal height25 m (82 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Range13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
CharacteristicIso W 6s Edit this on Wikidata

The current Point Prim Lighthouse is the fourth in a line of lighthouses built at Point Prim in Canada since 1804. It is located at the mouth of the Digby Gut, which connects the Bay of Fundy with the Annapolis Basin.[1][2] It is located approximately 8.5 km outside Digby.[3]

Around the lighthouse is a small public park with trails and information boards about the history of the lighthouse and the geologic area. The park offers views of the Bay of Fundy and the Digby Gut. It is operated by The Friends of Point Prim and they have slowly gained support from local contributors who have donated two picnic tables. They have also applied for a grant from Heritage Canada to help with repairs and upkeep of the lighthouse and surrounding parkland.[4] There are also interesting rock formations nearby.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Western Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved January 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "Point Prim Lighthouse". Lighthouse Friends. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. ^ "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
  4. ^ Riley, Jonathan (24 July 1012). "Prettying Up Point Prim". The Digby County Courier. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  5. ^ "Point Prim Lighthouse - Digby". digbyhostel.com. Retrieved 2016-12-01.
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