Trial Islands Lighthouse

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Trial Islands Lighthouse
Trial island light.jpg
Lightstation as seen from Clover Point in Victoria, May 2009
LocationOak Bay
British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates48°23′42.4″N 123°18′18.7″W / 48.395111°N 123.305194°W / 48.395111; -123.305194Coordinates: 48°23′42.4″N 123°18′18.7″W / 48.395111°N 123.305194°W / 48.395111; -123.305194
Tower
ConstructedOctober 1906 (first)[1]
Constructionconcrete tower
Height13 metres (43 ft)
Shapecylindrical tower with balcony and lantern[2][3]
Markingswhite tower, red balcony and lantern
OperatorCanadian Coast Guard[4]
Heritageheritage lighthouse Edit this on Wikidata
Light
First lit1970 (current)
AutomatedStaffed by two full-time lightkeepers
Focal height28.3 metres (93 ft)[2]
Lens4th order Fresnel lens (1906–1970)
flash (1970–present)
Range13 kilometres (7.0 nmi)[2]
CharacteristicFl G 5s.[2]

The major Trial Island is home to the Trial Islands Lighthouse which is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, continues to be staffed by two full-time lightkeepers.[5] The lighthouse was constructed in 1906. The fourth order Fresnel lens from 1906 was used until it was replaced in 1970. That original lens is now on display courtesy of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia in Bastion Square in Downtown Victoria.[6] In September 2009 it was announced that the Trial Island Light would be automated to cut staffing costs.[6][7] The Oak Bay Heritage Foundation proposed Trial Island Lighthouse for protection through the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act. Community support including stories and comments are gathered through the Friends of Trial Island Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/trialislandlighthouse Trial Island Lighthouse is Victoria's landmark lighthouse. In 2015, thanks to the work of the Oak Bay Heritage Foundation and strong public support, it was announced that Trial Island Lighthouse had been granted heritage status.

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References[]

  1. ^ Coldwell, John A. "British Columbia Lighthouse Keeper Database". Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  2. ^ a b c d "List of Lights, Buoys, and Fog Signals". Fisheries and Oceans Canada. April 2007. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  3. ^ "Trial Island Light - ARLHS CAN-506". 12 May 2008. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  4. ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Southern British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  5. ^ Mitchell, M.K. "Trial Island Lightstation". Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  6. ^ a b Rowlett, Russ (27 April 2009). "Lighthouses of Canada: Southern British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2010-02-16.
  7. ^ Clark, Sue (6 September 2009). "Canadian Lighthouse Keepers Being Removed: Four or Five To Be De-Staffed Immediately". Retrieved 2010-08-06.

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