File:Lighthouse DGJ 3907 - Cape Forchu lighthouse - Established in 1839 (6099788367).jpg

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Cape Forchu Lighthouse in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

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English: The Cape Forchu lighthouse, on a headland at the south western tip of Nova Scotia, is the light for the town of Yarmouth and its harbour. The structure rests 37.5 meters (125 ft.) above sea level.

The Cape Forchu Light Station was the first light station in Canada to be passed over to a municipality by federal government divestiturehe under the "96-1" arrangements. The lighthouse, land, and all the buildings were deeded to the Municipality of Yarmouth County by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in March, 2001.

Location: West side entrance to Yarmouth Harbour Standing: This light is still standing. Operating: This light is operational Automated: All operating lights in Nova Scotia are automated. Date Automated: Automated by 1993 Began: 1962 Year Lit: 1962 Structure Type: Hexagonal concrete tower, red & white, Applecore Light Characteristic: Flashing White (1992) Tower Height: 075ft feet high. Light Height: 123ft feet above water level.

Solarized: This light has been solarized.
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Dennis G. Jarvis    wikidata:Q122977591
 
Dennis G. Jarvis
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Camera location43° 47′ 45.61″ N, 66° 09′ 31.1″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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