Bass River Lighthouse

Location:  This lighthouse is privately owned.  Please take your photos from the road.

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BASS RIVER - Light Details

• Location: On point, west side of mouth to Bass River
• Standing: This light is still standing.
• Operating: This light is no longer operating.
• Date Automated: Automated by c. 1992
• Began: 1907
• Year Lit: 1907
• Structure Type: Tapered square wood tower, white
• Light Characteristic: Fixed White (1990)
• Tower Height: 032ft feet high.
• Light Height: 041ft feet above water level.

History Items for This Lighthouse

• 1922 - 1941 - 6th order dioptric lens, fixed red, 7m
• 1966 - moved approximately 1000ft, elevation raised from 39 - 41 feet
• 1973 - automated by this date - 1990 - 6th order dioptric lens
• 1991 - discontinued