Scotch Bonnet Island Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Scotch Bonnet Island Lighthouse
The Scotch Bonnet Island Lighthouse, built in 1856, is a 16.5-meter round stone tower connected to the ruins of a one-story keeper's house. It sits on a rocky islet approximately 800 meters southwest of Nicholson Island, off the west coast of the Quinte Peninsula. The lighthouse was first lit in 1856 and operated until 1959, providing a white flash every 4 seconds. Despite being recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse in 2015, the structure is now considered lost and beyond saving, slowly succumbing to the elements.
Why it matters: Recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse in 2015, its ruined state highlights challenges in preserving remote maritime heritage, particularly within a National Wildlife Area.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 4s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 4s
- Focal Height
- 23m
- Geographic Range
- 13.8NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1856
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Lighthouse in 2015
Significant events: Inactive since 1959, Ruined, recognized as a Heritage Lighthouse in 2015, considered lost and cannot be saved
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- CFB Trenton(12.3 km)
- ARLHS No.
- CAN-791
- Wikidata
- Q45324567 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 16.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Material
- stone
Structure: round stone tower attached, more or less, to the ruins of a 1-story stone keeper's house
Location
- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Region
- Ontario
- Sea Region
- rocky islet off the west coast of the Quinte Peninsula, about 800 m southwest of Nicholson Island
- Latitude
- 43.8995°
- Longitude
- -77.5424°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Scotch Bonnet Island على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Canada، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.