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Beacon Light (lighthouse)

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191: 30: 1866: 902: 40: 914: 183:. It sat atop a wooden pier in the harbour and was the second lighthouse in New Brunswick at the time, with a construction cost of £672 3s 3d. One of the earliest keepers, William Gold, was appointed in April 1830 and served until his death in April the following year. On the morning of January 7, 1867, the lighthouse was destroyed by fire while the keeper was absent, leaving the harbour completely reliant on 29: 881: 234:
In 1913, the Beacon Light was discontinued, when on August 20, 1913, it was set to be removed as part of a plan to widen the entrance of the harbour. The lighthouse was set to be drenched with oil and set ablaze "on the first night when the wind blows seaward." It was replaced by a combined gas and
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region. The Beacon Light received extensive damage, including the tearing off of shingles, boards, and part of the pier, resulting in repair costs totalling $ 898. Over the next few years, the station underwent multiple installations, including a large
187:'s lighthouse. The keeper's two sons, who were present during the fire, managed to save four reflectors before escaping. The Colonial Government took notice of the Beacon Light's temporary discontinuation due to the fire. 1914: 1919: 163:'s entrance and sat atop a wooden pier in the harbour. It was first erected in 1828 and rebuilt in 1868 after being destroyed by fire the year prior. It was discontinued in 1913 and burned. 1686: 1410: 1390: 1904: 1909: 946: 885: 76: 1425: 1345: 1621: 1455: 1031: 1480: 1300: 1636: 1440: 1285: 231:
on the pier in 1875, and additional machinery. Maintenance repairs were frequently needed for the pier due to being in the open harbour waters.
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In 1868, John McLachlan rebuilt the lighthouse and pier at a cost of $ 2,300. During October 4–5 the following year, a
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Appointed in April 1831. Served as lighthouse keeper until his death in April 1831.
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Served as lighthouse keeper until his death in November 1909.
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Former lighthouse off the coast of Saint John, New Brunswick
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The Beacon Light was first erected in 1828, located in the
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Buildings and structures in Saint John, New Brunswick
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Saint John Harbour
Saint John
New Brunswick
Coordinates
45°15′01″N 66°03′12″W / 45.250221°N 66.053437°W / 45.250221; -66.053437
lighthouse
Saint John
New Brunswick
Saint John Harbour
Saint John Harbour
Saint John
New Brunswick
Partridge Island

Henry Sandham
tropical cyclone
Saxby Gale
Bay of Fundy
fog bell
bell tower
buoy
List of lighthouses in New Brunswick


"DESTRUCTION OF THE BEACON LIGHT IN ST. JOHN HARBOR"


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