Cape Norman
Cape Norman is a barren, limestone headland located at the northernmost point of insular Newfoundland in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
| Location | Cape Norman, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51°37′42″N 55°54′21″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1871 (first) |
| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | concrete tower |
| Height | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1964 (current) |
| Focal height | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Lens | 3rd order fresnel lens |
| Range | 21 nmi (39 km; 24 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(3) W 30s |
Cape Norman first appeared on French maps as Cape Dordois, in 1713, and then as Cape Normand in 1744. Eventually, the name became anglicised to Cape Norman.
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