Pachena Point Light
Pachena Point Lighthouse is located on Vancouver Island, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) south of Bamfield, British Columbia, in Pacific Rim National Park. The octagonal wooden tower is maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard who employ lighthouse keepers at the station.
| Location | Pachena Point Vancouver Island British Columbia Canada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°43′19.6″N 125°05′51.2″W |
| Tower | |
| Construction | wooden tower |
| Height | 66 feet (20 m) |
| Shape | octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower, red lantern |
| Operator | Canadian Coast Guard |
| Heritage | recognized federal heritage building of Canada, heritage lighthouse |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1908 |
| Focal height | 154 feet (47 m) |
| Lens | First order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 14 nautical miles (26 km; 16 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 7.5 seconds |
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