FHBRO # Not applicable

LOL # 1061

BUILT 1976 date of present tower. The site was established in 1865

POSITION 46 32 02 .3N 63 30 21.9 W On extremity of Cape Tryon, north of French River on Gulf of St. Lawerence

LIGHT White light: flash 2 seconds, eclipse 4 seconds

FOCAL POINT 35.1 m (116 ft)

TOWER HEIGHT 12 m (35 ft)

NOMINAL RANGE 12.8 m (8 miles)

The square wooden tower is shingled. It is painted white with red trim and the lantern is also painted red like all Island lanterns. It has never had an attached dwelling. This is the second lighthouse at this site. Early records indicate a light was established there in 1865, although the first lighthouse itself was not built until 1905. The original lighthouse was a two-storey dwelling with the lantern attached to the roof on the seaward side. The original lighthouse was located somewhat to the left of the present tower. It has been relocated and nicely restored as a private residence.

There have been numerous keepers at Cape Tryon Lighthouse. Captain William Bell from French River was the first keeper. He operated the light from 1905 until he died in 1915. James Adams became temporary keeper on October 15, 1915. He resigned from his position on October 7, 1927. On October 8, 1927, Frank Pigeon became temporary keeper. He became permanent keeper in 1928. He retired on July 13, 1936. On July 14, 1936, James Garnet Graham was hired as temporary keeper. He retired on February 28, 1937. William Brander became keeper on March1, 1937. He was relieved of duty on November 1, 1937, and James Graham was appointed permanent keeper. In September, 1942, James Graham went on leave of absence to join the armed forces. Robert Elmer Parsons acted as temporary keeper until Arthur Lea Pidgeon came on as the next keeper. He started on October 8, 1942, and resigned on October 17, 1945, because of poor health. Guy T. Arthur took over as temporary keeper until Pidgeon could return. In 1946, John L. Graham kept the light until 1948 when James Graham returned from his leave of absence. He resigned in 1952 because of poor health. Guy T. Arthur again returned as temporary keeper. Arthur Elwood Paynter served as keeper from April 1, 1953 until February 15, 1962, when the light became automated.

The lighthouse remained open during the winter months from 1943-45 to aid the British Commonwealth Training School at the military bases at Mount Pleasant and Summerside, Prince Edward Island.