Swift Point Lighthouse
Fl G 12s🇨🇦Southern New Brunswick, CAOperational
Location & Light Range
About Swift Point Lighthouse
Swift Point Lighthouse, also known as Green Head Lighthouse, was constructed in 1869. It stands 13.9 meters tall, with its focal plane reaching 28 meters above sea level. The lighthouse emits a green light. It is an active navigational aid operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. Access to the site is via a 1-kilometer dirt road.
Why it matters: This lighthouse was one of six established in 1869 to mark the entrance to the Saint John River.
Background
The Swift Point Lighthouse, also known as the Green Head Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse in Saint John, New Brunswick. Located along the entrance of the Saint John River, Swift Point Lighthouse was built along the river along with five other lighthouses in 1869. The lighthouse is owned and operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, and is accessible through a dirt road measuring around 1 kilometre (0.62 mi). The area is a frequented hiking and geocaching spot.Light & Optic
Characteristic Signature
Fl G 12s
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- Green
- Flash Count
- 1 flash
- Interval
- 12s
- Focal Height
- 28m
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1869
References & Identifiers
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Wikidata
- Q125916086 →
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 13.9m
Location
- City
- Southern New Brunswick
- Country
- 🇨🇦CA
- Latitude
- 45.2825°
- Longitude
- -66.1211°
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