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Description: Sandy Point Lighthouse. This lighthouse was originally built on a pier, it now sits on a crib at the east side of the entrance to Shelburne Harbour. At low tide the tapered wooden tower is accessible across a sand bar. Light Type: Cassion Light Location: East side of entrance to Shelburne Harbour, originally on a pier Standing: This light is still standing. Operating: This light is operational Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated. Date Automated: Automated by 1980 Decommissioned: This light has been decommissioned. Began: 1873 Year Lit:1 873 Structure Type:Tapered square wood tower, white, concrete base Light Characteristic:Fixed Red (1990) Tower Height:044ft feet high. Light Height:047ft feet above water level.
Title: Sandy Point Lighthouse (1)
Credit: DGJ_5064 - Sandy Point Lighthouse Uploaded by X-Weinzar
Author: Dennis Jarvis from Halifax, Canada
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