POINT PRIM LIGHTHOUSEThe Lighthouse was built in 1817 on the west side of the Digby Gut. Until 1871 a whale-oil lamp and swivel gun were used to warn ships during foggy times. These were replaced with kerosene lighting and a steam whistle. In 1811 a kerosene vapour lamp and a compressed air-fog horn were installed. This was later replaced with an electrically powered light and diesel engine. Eventually the lighthouse housed a fully automated system. In 1873 the original lighthouse was destroyed by fire forcing the construction of a new one. In 1964 the lighthouse was demolished and replaced with a modern concrete structure.