Estevan Point lighthouse
Estevan Point Lighthouse is located on the headland of the same name on the Hesquiat Peninsula on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada.
| Location | Vancouver Island, Hesquiat Peninsula, Estevan Point, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49°22′59″N 126°32′39″W |
| Tower | |
| Construction | concrete (tower) |
| Height | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with buttresses |
| Markings | white (tower), red (lantern) |
| Operator | Sooke Region Museum |
| Heritage | classified federal heritage building of Canada, heritage lighthouse |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1909 |
| Focal height | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Lens | First order Fresnel by Chance Brothers (original), modern optic (current) |
| Range | 17 nmi (31 km; 20 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl(2) W 15s |
During World War II, in 1942, the Estevan Point lighthouse was fired upon by the Japanese submarine I-26, marking the first enemy attack on Canadian soil since the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1871.
Currently the Canadian Coast Guard still maintains Estevan Point, with the light still active as of 2022. The light emits a signal of a double flash every 15 seconds with the focal plane located at 37.5 metres (123 ft) above sea level.
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