Amphitrite Point Lighthouse
Amphitrite Point Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Ucluelet on the west coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, named after Amphitrite, the sea goddess and wife of Poseidon in Greek mythology. It is also known for one of the sample pictures in Windows 7.
| Location | Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°55′16.3″N 125°32′28.1″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1915 |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Automated | 1988 |
| Height | 6 metres (20 ft) |
| Shape | tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern |
| Fog signal | (2) 20 s |
| Light | |
| First lit | March 1915 |
| Focal height | 15 metres (49 ft) |
| Range | 15 nmi (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 12 s |
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