Pachena Point Light
| Location | Pachena Point, Vancouver Island, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 48°43′20″N 125°05′51″W / 48.722113°N 125.097563°WCoordinates: 48°43′20″N 125°05′51″W / 48.722113°N 125.097563°W |
| Year first lit | 1908 |
| Construction | Wood |
| Tower shape | Octagonal |
| Markings / pattern | White tower with red lantern |
| Height | 66 feet (20 m) |
| Focal height | 154 feet (47 m) |
| Original lens | First order Fresnel lens |
| Range | 14 nautical miles (26 km) |
| Characteristic | Two white flashes every 7.5 seconds |
| Admiralty number | G5280 |
| NGA number | 13828 |
| ARLHS number | CAN-120 |
Pachena Point Lighthouse is located on Vancouver Island, approximately 12 km south of Bamfield, British Columbia, in Pacific Rim National Park. The octagonal wooden tower is maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard who employ lighthouse keepers at the station.
External links
- Fogwhistle Website
- Lighthouse Depot Database, Pachena Point
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of British Columbia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
- "Pachena Point". BC Geographical Names.