FHBRO # 90-118

LOL # 1009

BUILT 1978

POSITION 46 12 50.7 N 63 29 22 W 338*26’ 851.8 m from Leard’s Front Range which is at the west side of Victoria Harbour

LIGHT Fixed green light visible 338 degrees 30 minutes true from seaward

FOCAL HEIGHT 30.8 m (101 ft)

TOWER HEIGHT 13.7 m (45 ft)

NOMINAL RANGE Not applicable

Local tradition states that the first back light was a beacon in a house. This range light was moved to its present location in 1901. It might have been an open frame tower that was enclosed after 1913. This would explain its broad base and steeply-sloping sides. Its top one-third is an otherwise typical square tapered range tower designed by the Department of Marine. The architect is unknown. Its gallery rests on iron brackets.

Victoria Harbour was one of the Island’s busiest seaports in the days of sail. It is now mainly a tourism destination. The range light is maintained from April to December and is located on private property.