Fort Point Lighthouse in 2011
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Nova Scotia
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Location |
Liverpool Nova Scotia Canada |
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Coordinates | 44°2′38.62″N 64°42′27.54″W / 44.0440611°N 64.7076500°W |
Year first constructed | 1855 |
Deactivated | 1989 |
Construction | wooden tower and lantern |
Tower shape | square tower with balcony and lantern atop a 2-storey keeper’s house |
Markings / pattern | white tower, red trim and lantern roof |
Height | 9 metres (30 ft) |
ARLHS number | CAN-184 |
Managing agent | Region of Queens Municipality |
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Not to be confused with Fort Point Museum
Fort Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located outside the town of Liverpool in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. First erected in 1832, it served as a navigational aid for local sailors and fishermen until 1954, when it was taken out of operation.
Coordinates: 44°02′39″N 64°42′28″W / 44.04406°N 64.70765°W