Merry Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Merry Island Lighthouse
Constructed in 1966, the Merry Island Lighthouse has a tower measuring 12 meters in height, with the light positioned 18 meters above sea level. The structure features a red, square cylindrical tower with a lantern room and gallery, connected to a one-story fog signal building. Its light produces a white flash every 15 seconds, detectable over a distance of 12.7 nautical miles. The light station was first set up in 1902, with the present tower erected in 1966. It is located on the southeastern part of Merry Island, about 6.4 kilometers from Sechelt.
Why it matters: The light serves as a navigation aid, marking the southeastern side of Merry Island and assisting ships proceeding through the strait.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 15s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 15s
- Focal Height
- 18m
- Geographic Range
- 12.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1966
Significant events: Station established 1902, current tower built 1966
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sechelt(6.4 km)
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-314
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 12m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- red
Structure: square cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, attached to a 1-story fog signal building
Location
- City
- Area B (Halfmoon Bay)
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- British Columbia
- Sea Region
- Southeastern end of Merry Island, about 5 km south of Halfmoon Bay on the mainland side of the Strait
- Latitude
- 49.4675°
- Longitude
- -123.9123°
Nearby Vessels
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