Head Harbour Lighthouse
Head Harbour Lighthouse, also known as East Quoddy Head Light (mostly by Americans to differentiate the Canadian beacon from its American counterpart, West Quoddy Head Light) is a lighthouse and station on Campobello Island, New Brunswick. Erected in 1829 by the provincial government, its purpose was to aid navigation for ships in the Bay of Fundy. While West Quoddy Light stands at the mouth of the narrows around Lubec, Maine, East Quoddy was built on the north side of Campobello, on a small tidal islet connected to the primary landmass, guiding entry into Passamaquoddy Bay. Today, the light and its accessory structures are a historically designated heritage site, supported by an independent preservation group.
Head Harbour Light Station | |
| Location | Campobello Island |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°57′28.6″N 66°54′0.1″W |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1829 |
| Foundation | Masonry |
| Construction | Heavy timber |
| Height | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Shape | Octagonal |
| Markings | White emblazoned with red cross (St. George's Cross) |
| Heritage | provincial heritage place |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 17.5 m (57 ft) |
| Range | 13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) |
| Characteristic | F R |
| Designations | |
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National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Official name | Head Harbour Light Station |
| Designated | March 17, 2006 |
| Reference no. | 6537 |
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